Senior Analyst, Trading Development
This role is for a Senior Analyst focused on Trading Development. The position involves designing, developing, and maintaining tools to support trading operations, including automation and risk management systems. It also includes developing and implementing real-time alerts and monitoring systems, analyzing trading data for insights, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure systems meet team needs. The role requires continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in sports betting and trading.
- Design, develop, and maintain tools that support trading operations, including automation solutions and risk management systems.
- Work closely with trading teams to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Develop and implement real-time alerts and monitoring systems to identify anomalies, opportunities, and risks in the trading environment.
- Continuously refine and optimize alert systems based on feedback and performance metrics.
- Analyze trading data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform trading strategies and tool development.
- Generate reports and dashboards that provide clear and actionable insights to trading teams and management.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the trading department to ensure tools and systems meet the needs of the team.
- Provide training and support to trading teams on new tools and systems.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in sports betting and trading.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the trading function.
- Lead or participate in special projects aimed at enhancing trading performance and operational efficiency.
- 3+ years experience in a sports trading role required
- 3+ years experience in an analytical role preferred
- Technical skills in SQL, Python, Google Apps Script, cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) preferred
- Experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and streaming is a plus
- Experience in developing tools and systems for a trading department a plus
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Extensive knowledge of sports betting products and terminology
- High level of personal initiative and motivation
- Aptitude for project management and ability to clearly communicate updates at all stages of project lifecycle through delivery
- 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!
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.
