Head of Trading Analytics (Esports)(m/f/x)

Head of Trading Analytics (Esports)

Do you enjoy improving live trading performance through pricing logic, modelling and automation?

Do you value environments where ownership, trust, and responsibility go hand in hand?

Are you driven by curiosity and passionate about turning trading strategies into practical, actionable requirements?

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

We are looking for a Head of Trading Analytics (Esports) to shape and improve trading performance, and take ownership of the performance, pricing logic and automation layer behind our esports trading. This role sits within the Trading team, reporting directly to the VP of Trading, and working alongside live traders, data science, and engineering.

You will play a key role in defining trading logic, building and validating algorithms, and developing mathematical models that support pricing and market performance across esports titles. You will act as the bridge between trading intuition and automated execution.

What you will do

Own and develop analytical frameworks that guide pricing and risk intent for esports markets

Define pricing logic, parameters, and update frequency for pre-match and live markets

Ensure models perform under real trading conditions

Design and maintain market logic for automated and semi-automated trading

Monitor model performance from both trading and margin perspectives

Investigate pricing or market performance issues impacting trading outcomes

Design and develop mathematical pricing models in collaboration with Data Science teams, translating trading logic into scalable model solutions

Build statistical tooling to support trading operations

Contribute to roadmap decisions for automation and advanced trading capabilities

Your skills will include

6+ years of experience in quantitative modelling, or trading-related roles

Deep understanding of betting markets, odds compilation, and trading principles

Strong mathematical/statistical background (degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related field)

Ability to translate complex trading strategies into quantitative model requirements

Experience collaborating with Data Science teams to translate trading logic into model requirements

Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate market/model risks

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow analytics teams

Direct experience with esports/sports trading

Nice to have

Experience with live betting and high‑frequency market updates

Experience with Python, R, SQL and statistical computing platforms

Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to pricing or risk

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!

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