Sports Trader Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

As a Sports Trader Intern at FanDuel, you will gain practical experience in sports trading over a 10-week program. Your responsibilities will include learning to adjust odds based on live game events and collaborating with various teams to manage liabilities and compliance across jurisdictions.

The internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in a numerate field, allowing you to develop skills in Excel, SQL, and Tableau. A passion for sports is essential, as you will need to engage with games daily, particularly focusing on MLB and WNBA rules.

The internship offers a competitive salary of $30 per hour.

Skills that matter here

• Excel: You will use Excel to analyze data and manage sports trading models.
• SQL: SQL skills will assist in querying databases related to sports betting.
• Tableau: Tableau may be utilized for visualizing data trends and insights in sports trading.

Who this role suits

• A current sophomore or junior in a numerate degree program.
• Someone with a strong passion for sports and an understanding of MLB or WNBA rules.
• A team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and work outside normal business hours.

From the employer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Learn how to use our sports models to fluctuate our odds throughout the game depending on what is happening in that game at the time.
• Collaborate with various teams around the business to manage things like our liabilities, our onsite display and ensuring we remain compliant across our different jurisdictions.
• Compare competitor offerings to ensure we have the best offering in the market for our customers.
• Opportunity to contribute to other projects that may arise during your time.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a current sophomore or junior in a degree program with a numerate major, with at least one academic year remaining after the internship (summer 2027).
• Must have U.S. Work Authorization and does not require employer sponsorship.
• Must be within commutable distance of or willing to relocate to Jersey City office.
• Must be willing to be in office 5 times per week.
• Passion for sports – you will likely need to be able to watch sport every day throughout the internship.
• Understanding of the rules of the MLB and/or WNBA will be required.
• Able to work outside normal business hours during weekdays, also able to work weekends as needed (you would only work 5 days per week maximum).
• Able to acquire “Division of Gaming Enforcement” license in New Jersey – meaning you must be 18 years of age.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• You are at least an intermediate user of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to do basic mental math problems under pressure.
• In-depth knowledge of at least 1 US sport within the NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAAF, or NCAAB.
• Good understanding of the rules, play, and terminology associated with the sport of baseball, specifically in MLB or Basketball, specifically WNBA.
• Strong written, verbal communication and research skills.
• Experience working well in a team-oriented environment.
• Prior related work or project experience is beneficial.
• A passion and interest for developing skills related to this line of work.

PLAYER BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation is just the beginning.
• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth.
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love.
• Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development.
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another.