Sr. Analyst, Trading Development

Discover What’s Possible at BetMGM

Ready to make your career legendary? Join us as we bring the magic of Vegas to our players. The BetMGM team has over 1,400 talented members, revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We’re a brand with technology at our hearts and the most driven and focused talent in the business.

As a valued team member, we’re committed to giving you the resources and support you need to thrive. Our benefits and perks include:

• 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!

At BetMGM, we recognize that every individual plays a meaningful role in our success. That’s why we’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive workplace. It’s the strategy behind every win. By meeting people where they are, we create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and a workplace that reflects our values, our people, and our drive to win. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Tool & System Development:
  • 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.
• Alert & Monitoring Systems:
  • 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.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • 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.
• Collaboration & Support:
  • 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.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • 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.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to stand or sit and operate computers and other technological devices for extended periods of time

Qualifications  

• 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

Compensation

For Salaried Roles

The annual salary range for this position is $79,840.00 to $106,454.00.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position is also eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus plan. 

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship including H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN, OPT, etc.

Gaming Compliance & Licensing Requirements 

As an online gaming company, BetMGM is required to comply with state gaming regulations which includes licensing obligations.  Applicable employees must be