Live Trader – Esports (MOBA) (m/f/x) at GRID eSports GmbH

• Have you live traded MOBA matches using in-house models, and are you comfortable setting market probabilities without using external odds?

• Do you have hands-on experience identifying underperforming live pricing models and manually correcting markets to maintain high uptime (95%+ for top-tier events)?

• Do you enjoy working with numbers and translating game knowledge into pricing decisions?

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

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Live Trader (MOBA) to join our esports trading team, covering titles such as Dota 2, League of Legends, and similar disciplines.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will manage live markets in real time using in-house models, while actively adjusting probabilities based on in-game developments.

For top-tier events, you will take full ownership of your markets, maintaining high uptime and making confident, real-time decisions in a dynamic environment.

Beyond live trading, you will contribute to the continuous evolution of our trading approach.

Requirements

What you will do 

• Trade live MOBA matches in real time using in-house tools and models

• Monitor market performance and adjust pricing based on in-game developments

• Provide clear feedback on pricing, models, and market trends

• Share knowledge and support the development of junior traders

• Review trading performance and identify areas for improvement

• Apply strong understanding of MOBA titles, including meta and game dynamics

• Contribute to improving trading processes and tools

Your skills will include

• 3+ years of experience in esports live trading, ideally with a focus on MOBA titles

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to make fast, accurate decisions in a real-time environment with incomplete information

• Effective multitasking and prioritization under pressure

• Solid understanding of MOBA games, including meta, patches, and in-game dynamics

• High level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality

• Strong stress management and the ability to perform during high-intensity events

• Upper-intermediate level of English or higher (B2+)

• Flexibility to work around global esports schedules

Knowledge & experience

• Esports enthusiast

• Deep knowledge of esports, including game mechanics and intricacies, as well as the tournament aspect (tournaments, teams, their compositions, and results)

• Experience mentoring junior traders

• Hands-on experience with trading automation would be a plus but not a requirement