Senior Manager of Analytics - Trading

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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. 

About the Role

The Senior Manager of Analytics - Trading leads all analytical efforts that inform pricing strategy, risk management, exposure control, and market efficiency across the sportsbook. This role sits at the intersection of Trading, Analytics, and Product, delivering insights and tooling that improve margin performance, price competitiveness, customer risk management, and market growth.

Overseeing a team of 3–6 specialized analysts, this leader builds advanced models, real-time monitoring systems, and predictive insights that empower Trading to make informed, data‑driven decisions.

Trading Performance & Margin Optimization

• Own analytical frameworks that measure margin health, exposure risk, price competitiveness, and market performance.

• Build predictive models for liability forecasting, volatility estimation, trading limits, and customer risk detection.

• Analyze bettor behavior to identify sharp action, arbitrage, syndicates, and risk patterns.

Real-Time Monitoring & Operational Decision Support

• Develop real-time dashboards for price deltas, liability alerts, exposure tracking, and market imbalance.

• Partner with Trading and Product to validate odds feeds, automate pricing rules, and optimize trading parameters.

• Lead post-event analysis to diagnose pricing accuracy and margin drivers.

Modeling, Experimentation & Algorithmic Development

• Support the development and improvement of automated trading models and pricing systems.

• Lead controlled experiments to test new trading strategies, market settings, or pricing policies.

• Collaborate with Data Engineering on building robust, model-ready datasets for trading decisioning.

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of trading analysts.

• Establish standards for analytical rigor, speed, and quality across the team.

• Build career paths and upskill team members in statistical modeling and trading logic.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary analytical partner to the Trading leadership team.

• Provide commercial insight into competitive pricing, market-level performance, and risk exposures.

• Work closely with Product, Finance, and Operations on strategic initiatives impacting Trading.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in the online gaming industry.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).

• Experience with statistical modeling, A/B testing, and customer segmentation techniques.

• Familiarity with online gaming platforms, trading systems, and marketing technologies.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to balance short-term results with long-term goals.

• Excellent communication and storytelling s