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Senior Trader (Shifts)

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Manage real-time golf sports betting markets, including compilation, price management, in-play trading, content management, market monitoring, bet settlement, and regulatory compliance. The role requires rapid analytical decision-making, KPI ownership, collaboration with trading and product teams, and flexibility for varied shifts, weekends, and peak sports seasons.
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At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Sports Trader, you'll work in on a fast-paced, data-obsessed Trading team where every second counts. You'll play a key role in ensuring our sports betting markets run smoothly and accurately-managing real-time data feeds, settling bets, and reacting instantly to market changes. You'll collaborate closely with senior traders, product teams, and external partners to deliver best-in-class experiences to our customers. In this role, you'll turn your passion for sports and sharp analytical instincts into real-time trading decisions that drive performance and impact.
What You'll Do
  • Deliver on individual KPIs and ensure performance is aligned with overall company targets.
  • Identify and propose ways to work more efficiently and implement new ideas.
  • Own content management across all channels, ensuring alignment with commercial parameters.
  • Execute the business strategy across compilation, price management, and in-play trading for Golf within a compliant framework.
  • Partner with other Trading teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Maintain fluency in compliance standards and consistently operate within regulatory guidelines.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus in mathematics is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a trading, operations, or sports analytics environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep knowledge of and passion for sports betting.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications and Excel, in particular, is required.
  • Familiarity with data tools, scripting, automation platforms, or AI technologies is a strong plus.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate critical business information quickly and effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

* The role requires flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, during peak sports seasons.
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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