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From Strategy to Impact: Inside Our Trading Team

Our culture at DraftKings is built on creativity and agility, and the Trading team exemplifies these values every day. We sat down with Yovko, Director of Risk Management & Trading, who’s been with the company for an impressive 14 years, and Nikolay, Senior Manager, with 4 years of experience at DraftKings. In this interview, they share insights into the growth and transformation of the Trading team, the tools they use, and what makes DraftKings such a rewarding place to work.

 

How would you describe DraftKings and the culture here?

Nikolay: DraftKings is a place where things are constantly happening. Every day brings new challenges, which can be tough at times, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. This fast-paced environment gives you endless opportunities to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. 

Tell us about the growth and transformation of our Trading team.

Yovko: We used to be a Trading team for a leading B2B provider, offering solutions and following established processes. Things have evolved since then. We’re more in control, developing strategies and bringing them to life. We’ve become more innovative, creative, and structured, and we have the opportunity to experiment and explore new ideas. The best part? We have the freedom and resources to execute our ideas.

What’s special and unique about the Trading team?

Nikolay: Trading is unlike any other role. We strive to be #1 in the market, which requires a unique set of skills—you need to be adaptable, think outside the box, and generate innovative ideas and products to engage our customers and make them passionate about what we offer. This requires us to be more than just data-driven - we simply love what we do.

Tell us more about the trading tools you use day-to-day.

Yovko: Our trading tools are designed around the needs of our operations. We use intuitive, easy-to-use tools that give us the flexibility and control we need. These tools allow us to leverage the massive amount of data we work with, helping us make fast, informed, and data-driven decisions.

Which DraftKings behaviors are you most passionate about?

Yovko: “Think analytically.” I’ve always been a huge sports fan, and data has been at the core of everything I do. At DraftKings, data drives everything, and turning raw numbers into actionable strategies is what I’m most passionate about.

What advice would you give to someone looking to join the DraftKings Trading team?

Nikolay: If you love sports, that’s a plus, but it’s not the most important thing. What really matters is being passionate about data and statistics, having innovative ideas, and being willing to experiment. We’re looking for energetic people who are eager to learn every day. 

One unique thing about our team is how we support each other. Our environment is ever-changing, and we work with sensitive data. One minute, we’re watching a sports event, and the next, we’re tackling a new challenge together. That’s what makes this team special.

 

DraftKings is a place where innovation meets opportunity. If you’re passionate about data, eager to learn, and excited by the fast pace of the sports industry, we want you on our team! Explore our open roles and see how you can be part of something big.

 

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