This role pays less than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$164,625–$225,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$180k
versus about
$195k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About FanDuel
FanDuel is a leading online sports betting and daily fantasy sports platform operating across the United States, offering sportsbook wagering, casino games, and horse racing to millions of customers.
This senior quantitative trading role within the Risk & Trading team at FanDuel involves designing and deploying automated market-making algorithms for sports betting to optimize revenue and risk management. The candidate will manage daily operations of the algorithmic trading team, build statistical forecasting models using real-time data, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance trading infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing order flow across thousands of markets, optimizing P&L, and developing risk strategies. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of quantitative trading experience in sports betting or related fields, strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, or Golang, and expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning. Knowledge of sports statistics and bet types is essential, as is the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.