Risk Analyst I

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Underdog Fantasy is a company specializing in fantasy sports and sports betting. Despite the technical issue mentioned in the text, it provides a platform where users can engage in fantasy sports contests, draft teams, and potentially win prizes based on the performance of real-world athletes. The company's focus is on providing a fun and competitive experience for sports fans who want to test their skills and luck in fantasy leagues and sports-related betting.

sports • gaming • fantasy

201 - 500 employees

🎮 Gaming

⚽ Sports

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• As a Risk Analyst I, you’ll play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and managing risk across our sportsbook products. • Leverage real-time market data, advanced analytics, and industry expertise to inform line movements, manage exposure, and optimize our pricing strategies. • This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to risk management, trading strategy, and product innovation as we continue to scale. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of risk and trading operations in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. • Analyze market data to identify trends and inform line movements and origination strategies. • Monitor market activity in real time to manage exposure and mitigate risk effectively. • Support product design and development, ensuring our offerings remain competitive and innovative. • Ensure pricing accuracy and competitiveness across all sports and statistical categories. • Take on increasing responsibilities within Risk and Trading, growing into a key decision-maker on the team.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations. • BS degree in Math, Economics, or similar data-driven fields. • Experience working with real-time market data and risk models in the sports betting or financial industries. • Understanding of odds compilation, line movements, and sports trading strategies. • Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in identifying market inefficiencies. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across teams and departments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season) • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave • A $500 home office allowance • A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce • 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents