Live Trader - Fps Cs2 Focus
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📍 Remote🌐 Remote🕐 3d ago🔗 himalayas
Job Description
* 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.
### 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
Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)