Sr. Analyst Trading Development

About Us

We are BetMGM. We are revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States. We are a partnership between two powerhouse organizations—MGM Resorts International and Entain Group. You know our name through our exciting portfolio of brands including BetMGM Sportsbook, Borgata online, Party Casino and Party Poker. We aim to bring our ideas into action and find ways to deliver the best quality in gaming platforms.

We understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand, just as our employees each play a unique role in accomplishing our goals as a company. We strive to create a culture of empathy where our employees feel valued, heard, and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We want to build a product and a workplace that reflect the communities we serve so we approach our work fearlessly, take responsibility when we get it wrong, and ante-up again. We play to win, and we are all-in together.

We were recognized as one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”.

Location: Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid

About the Role:

The Senior Analyst, Trading Development will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of the trading team by developing and implementing new tools, systems, and alerts. This role requires a deep understanding of sports betting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with traders, developers, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and have a passion for leveraging technology to drive business success.

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

The annual salary range for this position is $85000 to $100000.  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 participatio