Senior Manager, Sportsbook Trading in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Sportsbook Trading in the United States.
This role sits at the core of a fast-paced, data-driven sportsbook environment where trading decisions directly shape profitability, product performance, and customer experience. You will lead trading strategy across assigned sports, owning pricing philosophies, market setup, risk exposure, and commercial KPIs in a highly dynamic, live betting ecosystem. Working at the intersection of analytics, product, and operations, you will help define how markets are built, optimized, and evolved over time. The role requires strong command of sports betting behavior, statistical insight, and real-time decision-making under pressure. You will collaborate closely with analytics, product, and executive teams to refine promotional strategies, improve trading models, and enhance overall sportsbook performance. This is a high-impact leadership position where precision, speed, and strategic thinking are essential.
- Own end-to-end trading strategy for assigned sports, including pricing models, margin targets, market positioning, and key commercial KPIs.
- Oversee market setup, limits, and ongoing adjustments across seasons, tournaments, and live events to ensure optimal coverage and performance.
- Design, launch, and manage specials, promotions, and betting markets using data-driven and analytically grounded approaches.
- Monitor liabilities, customer behavior, and betting patterns in real time, collaborating with analytics teams to refine risk and performance strategies.
- Define and implement trading philosophies (e.g., pricing aggressiveness, automation levels) and ensure consistent execution across the team.
- Partner with product, analytics, and executive leadership to shape sportsbook roadmap, promotions strategy, and major event planning.
- Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and deep-dive analysis to continuously improve trading efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
- Ensure compliance adherence, operational transparency, and high-quality communication across internal and external stakeholders.
- 5+ years of experience in sports trading, sportsbook operations, or a similar betting/odds environment.
- Strong understanding of sports betting markets, pricing models, risk management, and customer betting behavior.
- Highly analytical mindset with strong mathematical skills and comfort working with large, fast-moving datasets.
- Experience with live trading environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to operate under pressure, make fast decisions, and manage multiple priorities in real time.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, analytical, and commercial teams.
- Proven ability to work independently while contributing effectively in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
- High attention to detail, strong initiative, and a disciplined approach to execution.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Competitive salary package ranging from $115,000 to $165,000 USD
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible remote-first work environment
- Retirement savings plan options
- Paid time off and holidays
- Education support and conference reimbursement
- Collaborative and fast-paced work culture focused on innovation and sports technology.