What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trading Analyst III position at Fanatics?
Job Description
Trading Analyst III Overview
The Trading Analyst III will be a key contributor to the performance and strategy of the Trading Department. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, domain knowledge of sports betting, and the ability to work autonomously on complex, high impact problem statements. You’ll be expected to deliver high quality, data driven insights and solutions that improve pricing accuracy, enhance risk management, boost operational efficiency, and deepen understanding of underlying performance.
The successful applicant will be naturally curious, constantly digging beneath the surface to uncover the "why" behind trends, while clearly articulating the impact of variance and volatility on outcomes. They will have the confidence to challenge constructively in order to ensure incorrect assumptions are corrected. They will collaborate with stakeholders to clarify needs and ensure problem statements are fully understood, delivering the right solutions, not just ticking off requirements. A strong sense of ownership, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a collaborative mindset will be key to success.
Responsibilities
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About The Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.
Trading Analyst III Overview
The Trading Analyst III will be a key contributor to the performance and strategy of the Trading Department. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, domain knowledge of sports betting, and the ability to work autonomously on complex, high impact problem statements. You’ll be expected to deliver high quality, data driven insights and solutions that improve pricing accuracy, enhance risk management, boost operational efficiency, and deepen understanding of underlying performance.
The successful applicant will be naturally curious, constantly digging beneath the surface to uncover the "why" behind trends, while clearly articulating the impact of variance and volatility on outcomes. They will have the confidence to challenge constructively in order to ensure incorrect assumptions are corrected. They will collaborate with stakeholders to clarify needs and ensure problem statements are fully understood, delivering the right solutions, not just ticking off requirements. A strong sense of ownership, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a collaborative mindset will be key to success.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex analytical projects that support pricing, margin optimization, and risk management decisions.
- Build, manage, and maintain reports and dashboards that promote self-service, consistency, and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain robust data models that enable scalable, detailed, and reusable analysis.
- Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with Product, Finance, Commercial, and Data teams.
- Identify performance issues and opportunities, and drive improvements independently and in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Translate analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor junior analysts and support broader Trading team efforts to enhance data literacy.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes, tooling, and team workflows.
- Help shape and communicate the narrative around Trading performance.
- 3–5 years of experience in a trading, analytics, or quantitative role, ideally within the betting and gaming industry or a comparably fast paced, data rich environment.
- Strong SQL skills are essential; experience with Python, R, or similar tools is a plus.
- Hands on experience building and maintaining data models in tools like DBT, Databricks, or other modern data stack components.
- Deep understanding of trading fundamentals, including pricing, margin, and risk models.
- Proven ability to independently solve complex problems, applying sound analytical approaches aligned with business goals.
- Experience balancing and delivering against multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with a track record of influencing decisions through insight and data storytelling.
- Collaborative and proactive team player with a growth mindset and high standards for quality.
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About The Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.