Senior Manager, Risk & Trading
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Senior risk and trading manager optimizing sportsbook operations, pricing, and risk for Fliff’s rewards-driven social sports gaming platform. Leading analysts and traders while shaping market strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies tailored to sports gaming operations
- Monitor risk exposure and evaluate operational processes to optimize profits and mitigate potential financial losses
- Oversee daily trading activities, including pricing, market-making, and management of trading limits
- Ensure the trading team operates efficiently and effectively in volatile market conditions
- Develop and utilize analytics and modeling techniques to assess market trends, customer behavior, and risk patterns
- Use insights to inform trading strategies and improve the overall performance of the sports gaming portfolio
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of risk analysts and traders
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth
- Collaborate with marketing, product development, and technology teams to align risk and trading strategies with overall business goals
- Communicate insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities in the sports gaming landscape
- Use market knowledge to enhance trading operations and risk management practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in risk management within sports betting or a related field
- Proven track record of success in managing sportsbook or fantasy sports risk and developing effective trading strategies
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions quickly
- Knowledge of sports betting markets and trends, with a deep understanding of betting lines, odds, and pricing models
- Familiarity with sports data and analytics tools, such as sports data feeds and statistical models
- Experience with risk management techniques and tools, such as exposure limits, hedging, and diversification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and manage junior traders
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as required
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + equity
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- $500 work-from-home stipend
- Remote-first work environment
- Professional development in one of the fastest-growing corners of gaming, and a collaborative workplace culture















