Part-Time Trader
As part of the trading team, the US Sports Inplay Trader trades live events of US major league sports (American football, Baseball, Basketball and Ice Hockey). This also includes managing risk, market liabilities and supporting the product.
The role requires a high level of focus in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that sports events are accurately priced and displayed on BetMGM platforms. The trader works both independently and as part of a global team to deliver a positive customer experience.
- Trade US sports events through the product lifecycle with accurate pricing, while delivering a positive customer experience, with particular emphasis on Live Trading.
- Ensure trading policy is followed across the board when dealing with risk and liabilities.
- Ensure US Sports events appear on BetMGM webpages and apps correctly and on time.
- Facilitate accurate creation of all events, ensuring they all adhere to state regulations and restrictions.
- Result games ensuring accuracy of settlement.
- Support pre-live trading function as required.
- Active in relevant chat groups with collaborative communication.
- Pro-active approach to customer analysis and actions.
- Support all product initiatives.
- Must be able to stand or sit and operate computers and other technological devices for extended periods of time (required).
- Sports betting experience and good knowledge of the betting industry (required).
- A high level of interest and knowledge in the major US Sports (required).
- Familiarity with College and Major League players as well as up-to-date rules across all sports (required).
- Highly numerate and prepared for a fast-paced environment (required).
- The ability to work both independently and within a large global team (required).
- Strong communication skills (required).
- Reliable and must be willing to be flexible with working hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays (required).
- Ability to remain focused and deliver high quality work even when under pressure (required).
- Positive attitude and will to support when needed (required).
- Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for BetMGM in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship (required).
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Pre-tax spending accounts including health care FSA and commuter savings
- Flexible paid time off
- Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Swag, ticket giveaways, and more
- Performance-based bonus plan
BetMGM is a leading US sports betting and online gaming operator, formed in 2018 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, it holds exclusive access to MGM's land-based and online sports betting, poker and casino businesses across the United States and Canada. The company operates the BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker brands and is one of the largest operators in the regulated North American market. Its products combine online sportsbook, casino and poker with MGM's nationwide network of casinos.