Esports
Sports Trader Intern - Summer 2027
Pre-career
Jersey City, United States
hybrid
Internship
Job description
About the Role
Sports Traders at FanDuel are responsible for the odds that customers bet on, using statistics, in-house models, industry news and their own knowledge to formulate odds that FanDuel believes are the most accurate, then managing those odds throughout their lifecycle. During this internship, the successful candidate will predominantly focus on MLB and/or WNBA due to the sporting calendar, learning to compile and manage odds across a range of markets. The role is based in a busy trading area and involves collaboration with various teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and manage odds throughout their lifecycle, including moving prices when breaking news hits or using in-house models to move prices during live games.
- Learn how to use FanDuel's sports models to fluctuate odds throughout a game depending on live events, with a large focus on learning to trade live MLB games.
- Compile own odds on a range of markets using statistics and trends, such as helping decide the price for certain players to hit a home run in a baseball game.
- Monitor prices and learn to make moves where necessary, taking into account factors such as player news, customer behaviour and industry prices.
- Collaborate with various teams across the business to manage liabilities, onsite display and compliance across different jurisdictions.
- Compare competitor offerings to help ensure FanDuel has the best offering in the market for customers.
- Use tools, technologies and systems including Excel, SQL and Tableau.
- Contribute to other projects that may arise during the internship.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Must be a current sophomore or junior in a degree programme with a numerate major and at least one academic year remaining after the internship (summer 2027).
- Must have U.S. work authorisation and not require employer sponsorship.
- Must be within commutable distance of, or willing to relocate to, the Jersey City office.
- Must be willing to be in office five times per week.
- Must have a passion for sports and likely be able to watch sport every day throughout the internship.
- Must have an understanding of the rules of MLB and/or WNBA.
- Must be able to work outside normal business hours during weekdays and able to work weekends as needed, with a maximum of five days per week.
- Must be able to acquire a New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement licence, meaning the candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be at least an intermediate user of Microsoft Excel.
- Must have the ability to do basic mental maths problems under pressure.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of at least one U.S. sport within the NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAAF or NCAAB.
- Must have a good understanding of the rules, play and terminology associated with baseball, specifically MLB, or basketball, specifically WNBA.
- Must have strong written, verbal communication and research skills.
- Must have experience working well in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Skills
- Prior related work or project experience is beneficial.
- A passion and interest for developing skills related to this line of work.
Workplace
- Hybrid work environment.
- Requires an office presence each day, with the very occasional non-operational shift from home if chosen.
- Office is in Jersey City, New Jersey, located across from the Newport PATH station and across from Manhattan.
- Primary workstation is in the busy trading area, equipped with multiple screens and potentially a personal TV.
- The trading area experiences constant noise and media activity, typical of a dynamic trading floor.
- The office includes quiet areas that can be used, although the primary workstation is in the trading area.
- Requires some weekend and out-of-hours work.
Salary
- The hourly rate for this internship position is $30 USD (all US and Canada).
Benefits & Perks
- 10-week programme running from early June to mid-August.
- Cohort experience with social events and professional development opportunities.
- Possibility to be considered for a full-time opportunity or return internship.
- Meaningful opportunity to contribute to the work of teams.
- Serious training and support for the successful candidate.
- An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth.
- Opportunities to build products that fans love.
- Career and professional development resources.
- Generous insurance and paid leave policies.
- FanDuel Total Rewards benefits described as helping employees be well, save well and live well.
About the Company
FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada, with leading brands including America's #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; FanDuel Casino; FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product. It operates FanDuel TV and FanDuel TV+, has a presence across all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico, is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Jersey City as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland, and is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator, traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
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