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Senior Sports Analyst

$92K - $120K/yr

This is a cross-functional role and will require partnership with product, trading, operations, and ... the Sports SLT * Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations clearly to senior ...

Carefully open, sort, and display trading cards to protect product integrity. * Follow established ... Advancement into Lead Breaker, On-Air Toploader, or Senior Production Team roles. * Opportunities ...

Senior React Native Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

LUDEX, LLC is an AI Tech and mobile app development company in the sport/trading card and collectible industry. They are looking for a Senior React Native Developer to lead and support the technical ...

Senior Software Engineer C#/.NET

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$120K - $155K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining ... and evolving our Sports Trading and Tools Applications and Platform We're building our first ...

Senior Software Engineer C#/.NET

Denver, CO · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Company Description As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing ... and evolving our Sports Trading and Tools Applications and Platform We're building our first ...

Quantitative Analyst I

Denver, CO · On-site

$64K - $91K/yr

Your primary focus will be on analyzing sport & betting data, developing predictive models, and assisting with trading decisions. You'll collaborate with senior quants, traders, engineers and product ...

NY · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

Monitor performance at sport and market level, identify underperformance early, and drive ... Significant senior leadership experience in sportsbook trading - you have run a trading function or ...

NY · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

What's the position? The Senior Director - Sportsbook Commercial Manager is responsible for ... The role acts as the primary commercial stakeholder connecting Trading, CRM, Product, VIP ...

Reporting to the Market Making Senior Director of Quants & Algorithmic Trading, this leader will be ... This role will work at the intersection of sports betting, quantitative modeling, and real‑time ...

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How much do senior sports trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior sports trader in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior sports trader?

A Senior Sports Trader is responsible for managing and optimizing the pricing, trading, and risk management of sports betting markets. They analyze data, monitor market trends, and adjust odds to ensure profitability and minimize risk for a sportsbook. Additionally, they may oversee a team of junior traders, develop trading strategies, and collaborate with data analysts and software developers to enhance trading models. Strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure are essential for this role.

What does a senior sports trader do?

A typical day for a Senior Sports Trader involves monitoring live sports events, analyzing market movements, and making real-time adjustments to betting odds to balance the book and manage risk. The role also requires reviewing data and performing statistical analysis to refine pricing strategies, as well as collaborating with other traders and data analysts to share insights and optimize trading performance. In addition, Senior Sports Traders may mentor junior team members and liaise with management regarding market positions and risk exposure. The fast-paced environment requires adaptability and the ability to make critical decisions quickly, making each day both dynamic and challenging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the senior sports trader position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Sports Trader, you need deep analytical skills, strong mathematical ability, and a thorough understanding of sports markets, typically supported by a degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field. Expertise with trading platforms, risk management tools, and advanced Excel or programming skills (such as Python) is often required. Excellent decision-making, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills. These attributes are essential for accurately assessing risk, making timely trading decisions, and collaborating with colleagues in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

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Infographic showing various Senior Sports Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, 17% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

$92K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

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.

About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, analytically driven Sr. Sports Analyst to join our Sports Analytics team. They will support a culture of data driven decision making, provide actionable insights and recommendations as well as identify key opportunities and efficiencies within the sports business, across areas such as segmentation, VIP, bonus, pricing, margin and sport/league/team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated analytical thinker who thrives in collaborative environments to inform key business decisions. They will also need to efficiently manage multiple projects across several different key business priorities and will need to be comfortable interfacing with key internal and external business leaders. This is a cross-functional role and will require partnership with product, trading, operations, and finance teams to generate insights that directly shape how BetMGM prices, structures, and delivers its sports betting offering.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for leading the development and delivery of actionable insights and analysis in response to key business questions across bonus, VIP, trading, promotions, etc.

  • Efficiently manage and deliver multiple short- and long-term projects at pace

  • Lead the analytics strategy within the Sports Analytics team in collaboration with the Sports SLT

  • Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations clearly to senior leadership, translating quantitative outputs into actionable business narratives

  • Build and maintain a range of complex datasets, reports and dashboards

  • Lead analytical work to measure, evaluate and optimize bonus and promotional spend

  • Design and evaluate controlled experiments (A/B and multivariate tests) to drive incremental business value

  • Build agents and automations to automate manual tasks and processes

  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to a rigorous, high-performance analytics culture

Qualifications

  • 4+ years commercial experience in analytics, business intelligence or data science

  • Advanced use and understanding of SQL and large complex datasets

  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint

  • Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, R)

  • Demonstrated ability to build clear, stakeholder-ready dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI

  • Strong analytical communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical and senior audiences

  • Experience leading analytical strategies across the commercial business

  • Experience designing and analysing A/B or multivariate tests to evaluate commercial interventions

  • Experience working with large and sometimes incomplete and complex data sets

  • Expert understanding of sports and the sports betting industry in United States

  • Prior experience in a regulated sports betting or iGaming environment is preferred

  • Business standard use of the English language

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000 to $120,750. 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 licensed by at least one jurisdictional agency, although certain positions require licensing by multiple agencies. Failure to become licensed or maintain licensure with each agency as required for the role may result in termination of employment. Please note that the licensing process includes comprehensive background checks which may include a review of criminal records, financial history, and personal background verification.
In addition, candidates must comply with and support BetMGM's responsible gambling policies, procedures, and initiatives.

About BetMGM
BetMGM is revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. 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 Casino, 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.

BetMGM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. As an organization, we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
If you need assistance or accommodation with your application due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@betmgm.com.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties a person in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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