Sportsbook Trader

About PENN Entertainment

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About The Role & Team

We are looking to expand our trading and risk team here at theScore and as a constantly growing and evolving sportsbook, we are always on the lookout for the best talent to join us on our mission of becoming one of the biggest operators in the world. As a Sportsbook Trader you will be in charge of managing our sportsbook risk, pricing, performance and content. This role requires a highly professional, organized, and enthusiastic individual who is data driven, has a strong interest in sports and sports betting and is willing to push the boundaries to continuously improve our product. If you have an eye for detail, a love of sports and an interest in the sportsbook world then you could be the perfect fit to join us on our mission.

About The Work

• Pre match and in-play pricing, trading, and promotion of the US and global sports betting products to the widest possible audience.
• Compiling odds for a wide variety of US and global sports betting markets.
• Managing the full lifecycle of Special Markets, from ideation to settlement.
• Monitoring market liabilities.
• Managing customer risk profiles on all digital channels partnering closely with the analytics teams.
• Working with analytics teams to investigate market trends to obtain insight that assists in the prediction of customer betting patterns, and improve revenue.
• Updating futures markets on a regular basis.
• Liaising with Customer Services/Payments/Fraud teams to help identify fraudulent activity.
• Liaising with the marketing team to suggest, evaluate and price potential promotional offers.
• Ensuring all markets are set up with the correct market limits and correctly reviewed through season cycles.
• Compiling and circulating reports to inform stakeholders of business performance and forthcoming activities.
• Contributing to product development and testing to improve customer experience.
• Other duties as required.

About You

• 1+ years of trading experience would be a benefit
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, such as mathematics, business or other fields with analytical discipline, would be an advantage.
• Flexibility is a must as working hours will be dictated by business needs. Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong sports betting and/or trading experience is highly desired.
• Data obsessed, not just data driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and make decisions quickly.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong all round sports betting knowledge and a keen interest in betting and odds is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive Benefits package.
• Fun, relaxed work environment.
• Education and conference reimbursements.

Key skills/competency

• Sports Betting
• Risk Management
• Trading
• Data Analysis
• Pricing
• Product Development
• Market Trends
• Customer Risk
• Promotional Offers
• Problem Solving