Trading Analyst

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.

As a Trading Analyst on the Investments Team, you will analyze supply and demand data, assist in developing trading tools, and provide actionable feedback both internally and externally to aid in market optimization for our partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and innovation of one of the leading ticketing companies in the industry. Reporting to the Director of Trading and working alongside our associate traders, you’ll play a critical role in maximizing revenue and profitability within SeatGeek’s global inventory of ticket assets. You will work closely with quantitative analysts, trading operations, and business development teams to develop and implement novel trading strategies while further enhancing partner relationships within the SeatgeekIQ team.

What You'll Do

• Effectively manage inventory for SeatGeekIQ partners
• Assess and manage risk for current and potential SeatGeekIQ positions by leveraging our suite of trading tools
• In conjunction with the Quantitative Research team, develop and enhance models for forecasting market behavior, ticket pricing, and managing risk. Apply statistical and mathematical models to support decision-making
• Working with the Business Development team, deliver new opportunities by leveraging our current partner relationships into more robust inventory arrangements via our suite of SeatGeekIQ offerings
• Effectively communicate via email and attend virtual meetings on a regular basis with partners- delivering supply and demand insights in order to optimize partner markets via translating complex data analysis into actionable recommendations
• Conduct comprehensive research on the ticketing industry, including competitive analysis, market trends, innovation as well as partner and customer preferences. Stay up-to-date with industry developments and emerging technologies that could impact the ticketing landscape
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making and contribute to strategic initiatives. Work closely with data scientists and engineers to leverage cutting-edge technologies for data analysis and model development
  
  

What You Have

• Passion for sports, music, and live events in general
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (advanced degree is a plus)
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
• Fluency in SQL and Python preferred
• 1+ year trading, hedge fund, or financial market experience
• Effective communication skills to present findings, influence stakeholders, collaborate across teams, and drive business opportunities
  
  

Perks

• Equity stake
• Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
• A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Up to $25k towards family building services
• $500 per year for wellness expenses
• Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
• $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
• Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music
  
  

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $115,000 USD. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

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