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Pre-Match Trader – Esports (m/f/x)

  • Remote
    • Wroclaw, Dolnośląskie, Poland
    • Berlin, Berlin, Germany
    • Prague, Praha, Hlavní město, Czechia
    • Lima, Lima, Peru
    +3 more
  • Trading
  • Europe, Remote, Trading

Set the odds, don't follow them. Use in-house models to price markets, fix live models for 95%+ uptime, and turn MOBA expertise into sharp numbers. Own the meta. Apply now!

Job description

  • Are you comfortable taking ownership of prices instead of relying on market consensus?

  • Can you spot inefficiencies in trading models before they impact performance and take decisive action to correct them?

  • Do you enjoy working with numbers and translating game knowledge into pricing decisions?

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

About the role

We are looking for a Pre-Match Trader with a strong passion for esports and a sharp numerical mindset. The role is part of the Pre-Event Esports Trading team, focused on delivering a high-quality pre-match product.

You will also play a key role in shaping coverage strategy and will be responsible for scheduling shifts to ensure optimal live coverage and consistent 24/7 operational support.

Job requirements

What you will do 

  • Compile odds and oversee pre-match pricing for esports events across all tiers

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of pre-match markets in line with trading strategy and pricing frameworks

  • Drive coverage decisions, determining which tournaments and matches should be covered

  • Translate game knowledge, statistical analysis, and market intelligence into high-quality prices and trading decisions

  • Identify and act on key factors impacting pricing, including meta shifts, roster changes, and patch updates

  • Support resource planning and scheduling to ensure consistent coverage of a global 24/7 esports calendar.

  • Work closely with analytics to improve pricing tools, automation, and workflows

  • Proactively investigate and resolve any operational issues (live scheduling/settlements/event creation) in a timely manner, escalating where appropriate

  • Contribute insights on game mechanics, team performance, and tournament structures

Your skills will include

  • 3+ years of experience in esports trading with strong knowledge of at least one major esports title

  • Proven experience in pre-match odds compilation and pricing, with the ability to build and manage markets independently rather than relying solely on external market movements

  • Strong understanding of key esports performance drivers, including roster changes, map pools, patch updates, meta shifts, tournament formats, and scheduling dynamics

  • Ability to identify pricing inefficiencies and challenge model outputs through data analysis, market monitoring, and trader judgment

  • Strong numerical, analytical, and decision-making skills with a disciplined and structured approach to pricing and market execution

  • Ability to manage multiple events, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, 24/7 esports environment

  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and reliability in decision-making and delivery

  • Upper-intermediate level of English (B2+) or higher

  • Flexibility to work around global esports schedules and key tournament timings

Knowledge & experience

  • Esports enthusiast

  • Deep knowledge of esports, including game mechanics and intricacies, as well as the tournament aspect (tournaments, teams, their compositions, and results)

  • Experience mentoring junior traders

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Details

Remote
  • Wroclaw, Dolnośląskie, Poland
  • Berlin, Berlin, Germany
  • Prague, Praha, Hlavní město, Czechia
  • Lima, Lima, Peru
+3 more
Trading
Europe, Remote, Trading

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 that 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 rights holders’ data assets for storytelling, fan engagement, and integrity.

GRID works with game publishers and esports tournaments to provide best-in-class data from 20+ games to commercial partners and fan communities around the world. Our exclusive partners include Riot Games, Ubisoft, Krafton, EFG, BLAST, the ACL and many more.

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!

Research continues to show that women and other underrepresented candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet most or all listed qualifications. If you think you have what it takes, even if you don't meet every single point on the job descriptions, please still get in touch. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!