- Have you independently live traded CS2 matches using in-house models, adjusting pricing in real time without external odds references?
- Do you have hands-on experience identifying underperforming live pricing models and manually correcting markets to maintain high uptime (95%+ for top-tier events)?
- Have you actively traded multiple FPS esports titles (CS2, Valorant, Rainbow Six, or similar) and used game-specific knowledge to inform live pricing decisions?
If the answers to the above questions are yes, then this role could be ideal for you!
About The Role
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Live Trader to trade CS2 matches while also understanding other key shooter titles like Valorant, Rainbow Six, and more.
This is a hands-on and dynamic role where you will trade matches using in-house mathematical models, making real-time adjustments to ensure markets stay balanced and competitive. You will need to quickly identify when the model isn’t performing optimally and adjust the pricing to maintain 100% uptime for general trading activities.
For top-tier events, you’ll be expected to trade with 95%+ uptime, setting the pricing independently, without relying on external reference sources. In addition to managing live trading, you’ll provide critical feedback on model performance, fine-tuning strategies to optimize market efficiency.
What you will do
- Live trade CS2 and other FPS matches using in-house pricing models across all tiers
- Monitor the model’s performance, identifying issues and adjusting pricing to ensure competitive and balanced markets
Feedback on models, pricing and industry trends to relevant stakeholders
- Mentor junior traders and contribute to trading best practices
Conduct post-match reviews to refine predictive models and future forecasts
- Offering insights on FPS titles based on deep knowledge and interest in specific areas
- Support continuous improvement in trading processes, tools, and automation
Your skills will include
- 3+ years 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 make quick, accurate judgments based on live match data
- Flexible availability to match global esports schedules
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with trading automation
- Familiarity with model validation and statistical testing for pricing models
- Experience mentoring junior traders