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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in mathematics
- At least 2 years of experience in trading, operations, or sports analytics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Deep knowledge of and passion for sports betting
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with data tools, scripting, automation platforms, or AI technologies
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate critical business information quickly
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and peak sports seasons
What the Team is Saying
DraftKings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave and broad family-building support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and backup childcare) are prominently offered. Feedback suggests these programs are a standout strength of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO is repeatedly emphasized for U.S. employees and is viewed as a major perk. Feedback suggests the policy provides meaningful flexibility when team workloads allow.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health resources such as Lyra sessions, Calm access, and wellness offerings (including gym reimbursement and virtual classes) extend support beyond core insurance. Feedback suggests these additions enhance the overall attractiveness of the benefits suite.
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What We Do
It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players. We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Why Work With Us
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?
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