Risk & Trading Associate

Penn Interactive

. Manage live betting markets in real time across assigned sports/events .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of sports betting markets, with the ability to make data-driven decisions in real-time. Proficient in risk management and pricing strategies while maintaining high attention to detail and precision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sports Betting KnowledgeRisk ManagementMathematical SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingDecision-Making Under Pressure

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Hard Skills

Odds AdjustmentMarket MonitoringLiability ManagementData AnalysisPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Time ManagementMultitaskingFlexibilityInitiativeWork Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Internal Tools

Industry Keywords

Live BettingMarket MovementEvent TemplatesArbitrage ActivityCompetitive Pricing

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage live betting markets in real time across assigned sports/events
Adjust odds based on game state, injuries, cards, key events, market movement, and betting activity
Execute liability-aware decisions including price moves, market suspension, and stake/limit considerations
Ensure pricing is competitive versus key operators such as Bet365 and 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
Support Sports Betting products, prices, risk management, Boosts, Specials, Promotions, and Player Props

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 to work nights, weekends, and public holidays
Able to multitask and work under pressure
Ability to work in fast paced environment and make decisions quickly
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive Benefits package
Fun, relaxed work environment
Education and conference reimbursements
Best-in-class benefits for eligible employees
Personalized support options, expert guidance, and always-on tools to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally