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Risk & Trading Associate - Evenings & Weekends

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, such as mathematics or business
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience in a trading environment or within insurance or finance
  • Good all-round sports betting knowledge and strong interest in betting and odds
  • Excellent mathematical skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage live betting markets in real time across assigned sports/events
  • Adjust odds proactively based on game state and market movement
  • Execute liability-aware decisions including price moves and market suspension
  • Contribute to live trading improvements and process optimization

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada, United States
  • Full time
  • Junior (1-2 years)
  • Risk Analyst
  • 55 - 55K yearly
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Penn Interactive

Sports Betting & iGaming

Penn Interactive (PI) is an interactive gaming company headquartered in Philadelphia,PA with offices in Greenfield, MA, and Cherry Hill, NJ. As the digital arm of PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN), North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences, we are poised for fast-paced growth in the sports betting and online casino space. We have teamed up with theScore to create a unique and exciting sports betting experience through our retail books and the Sportsbook mobile apps.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustrySports Betting & iGaming
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Role & Team
The Risk and Trading Team is responsible for all Sports Betting products, prices, risk management, Boosts, Specials, Promotions and Player Props in a fast-paced, 24/7 North American facing operator. You will be part of the team looking after the above duties as the global Sports calendar requires. We are currently looking for highly motivated and suitably qualified team players. This role requires a highly professional, organized, and enthusiastic individual who is data driven, is obsessed by sports and sports betting and willing to push the boundaries to continuously improve the product.

This role is not for narrow risk management, this role is for taking risk management on the full 360 of the Sportsbook product, performance, promotion, presentation, and pricing. If you want to put the fan and the fan experience at the centre of the Sportsbook read on.

About the Work

  • Manage live betting markets in real time across assigned sports/events
  • Adjust odds proactively based on: Game state (score, time, momentum),Injuries, cards, or key events and Market movement and betting activity
  • Execute liability-aware decisions including: Price moves, Market suspension and Stake/limit considerations
  • Ensure pricing is competitive vs key operators (e.g., Bet365, Pinnacle)
  • Operate within event templates and market tiers, adjusting when required
  • Monitor and react to sharp or arbitrage activity
  • Use internal tools to track exposure and performance
  • Contribute to live trading improvements and process optimization 

About You

  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, such as mathematics, business or other fields within analytical disciplines
  • Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience in a trading environment or assessing and calculating risk within the areas of insurance or finance advantageous
  • Good all round sports betting knowledge and a strong interest in betting and odds required
  • Data obsessed, not just data driven. Excellent mathematical skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Flexibility is a must as working hours will be dictated by business needs. Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and public holidays
  • Able to multitask and work under pressure
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment and make decisions quickly
  • Must have exceptional time management skills
  • High attention to detail and precision in delivery 
  • Ability to learn quickly, work independently and in a team setting
  • Strong initiative and outstanding work ethic

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive Benefits package
  • Fun, relaxed work environment
  • Education and conference reimbursements

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Salary Range$50,000—$55,000 USD

Penn Interactive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Penn Interactive provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Penn Interactive provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

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