Junior Pre-match Trader – Esports (m/f/x)

Junior Pre-match Trader - Esports (m/f/x)

• Are you passionate about esports and follow tournaments and teams closely?

• Do you want to build a career in esports trading?

• Do you enjoy problem-solving and learning new skills in a fast-paced environment?

If the answers to the above questions are yes, then this role could be ideal for you!

We’re looking for a Junior Prematch Trader with a numerical mindset and a genuine interest in esports.

This role sits within the Pre-Event Esports Trading team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality, competitive betting product and a best-in-class experience for our partners and their end users. As a B2B provider, precision, consistency, and scalability are key — and you will play a role in supporting that foundation

You’ll support the setup and management of pre-match markets across key esports titles such as CS2, League of Legends, and Dota 2, learning how pricing is built and structured before matches start.

This is an entry-level role and a strong starting point for someone who enjoys working with numbers, follows competitive esports, and wants to develop into a professional trader.

What you will do 

• Compile odds and support pre-match pricing for assigned esports titles and tournaments

• Trade esports events and monitor liabilities to ensure risk is mitigated

• Support planning of tournament coverage, ensuring key events and markets are prepared in line with company standards

• Assist in managing coverage calendars across titles to guarantee consistency and completeness of the betting offer

• Respond to customer queries related to esports markets in a timely and professional manner

• Learn risk management principles and trading tools

Your skills will include

• Numerically minded with basic probability awareness

• Good knowledge of one or more titles (CS2, LoL, Dota 2, etc.)

• Good communication skills in English

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail

• Reliable and structured working approach

• Passion for esports and betting markets

Nice to have

• Any exposure to sports or esports betting

• Strong Excel skills are a big plus

Benefits of working at GRID

• Flexible working conditions

• Mental health support

• Company and team-wide events

• Work travel opportunities with travel insurance

• Training and development budget

About our culture

• Flexibility: Work from the place that inspires and motivates you the most! From our awesome Berlin/ Wroclaw offices to the comfort of your own home. Meet up in person with your colleagues every so often, making use of the travel opportunities GRID offers

• Sustainability: We want our employees to be well-rested and able to perform effectively. We offer a generous vacation allowance (28+ days a year) and the opportunity to speak with professional counselors to support mental health, covered by the business

• Pragmatic: GRID thrives on being rational, allowing us to make the best decisions rather than keeping to rigid processes and procedures that don’t work well for us

• Fostering growth: Empowering employees who are determined to grow by providing a self-development budget and strong career advancement opportunities. Support from your teammates to guide and encourage you to grow in your desired professional field

• Company culture: We believe a diverse industry is best served with an inclusive and diverse workforce. With people based in over 24 countries, our latest employee survey shows that more than 98% agree GRID provides a supportive, effective remote work environment

About GRID

Founded in 2018 in Berlin, GRID offers the GRID Data Platform to the esports & games industry. Specializing in in-game and play-by-play data, GRID curates data for game developers and tournament organizers and leverages its data platform to unlock the potential of the right holders’ data assets for the purposes of storytelling, fan engagement, and integrity.

GRID’s official data partnerships cover multiple partnered rights holders (data sources) and integrated commercial data consumers, covering 15+ game titles. Our exclusive data partners include the likes of Riot Games, Ubisoft, Krafton, Moonton, BLAST, PerfectWorld, Hero Esports and CCT.

If you have the ambition and desire to work at the forefront of cutting-edge industry projects, then GRID is the place for you.

Apply today to find out more and begin your journey!