Are you comfortable mentoring others and setting the trading standard for FPS titles?
Do you enjoy reviewing performance and contributing to continuous improvement?
Do you want to be involved into shaping the long-term vision for FPS esports trading?
If the answers to the above questions are yes, then this role could be ideal for you!
We are looking for an experienced Senior Trader to take primary ownership of CS2 trading performance, while also being responsible for trading across other shooter titles such as Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, and similar games.
This role is hands-on and highly dynamic, where you will trade matches using in-house mathematical models, monitor third-party pricing feeds as needed, and make adjustments to maintain balanced and competitive markets.
You will collaborate closely with Analytics and Data Science teams to ensure trading decisions are data-driven and market operations run smoothly.
Manage pre-match and live odds for CS2 matches across all tiers
Trade esports matches using in-house pricing models and monitor third-party feeds, making adjustments as needed
Analyze statistics across different periods to determine odds for pre-match and live markets
Monitor competitor odds and identify market inefficiencies
Support the Director of Trading in defining market strategy, trading rules, and operational decisions
Collaborate with Analytics team on model development and calibration
Mentor junior traders and contribute to trading best practices
Support continuous improvement in trading processes, tools, and automation
5+ years of experience in esports trading, preferably with a strong focus on CS
Deep understanding of FPS esports titles, including game mechanics, tournament formats, teams, meta, and results
Proven track record in live trading and risk management
Strong mathematical understanding of probabilities and expected value
Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-changing, high-pressure environment
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends for live events
Quick decision-making under pressure
Hands-on experience with trading automation or building trading tools
Experience mentoring junior traders
Familiarity with model validation and statistical testing for pricing models
Flexible working conditions
Mental health support
Company and team-wide events
Work travel opportunities with travel insurance
Training and development budget
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
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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