Live Trader - FPS/CS2 Focus (m/f/x)

Live Trader - (FPS/CS2 Focus)

• 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!

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits of working at GRID

• Flexible working conditions

• Mental health support

• Company and team-wide events

• Work travel opportunities with travel insurance

• Training and development budget

About our culture

• 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

About GRID

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!