Trading Operations Associate (Prediction Market)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid / Remote-friendly for the right candidate)

Compensation: $60/hour + significant performance-based bonus potential

Time Commitment: 15–30+ hours per week 3–7 evenings per week required (most work occurs during live games)

About the Role: This role is ideal for recent graduates interested in sports, markets, or data who want hands‑on exposure to live trading in a fast‑moving, real‑world environment.

Woodcliff Trading is a fast‑growing prediction market trading operation focused on live sports markets on platforms like Kalshi. We operate as a market maker during games, managing risk, liquidity, and execution in real time.

We’re looking for a sharp, motivated Trading Operations Associate to actively manage trading and drive volume during live basketball games. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the founder and leadership team, gaining hands‑on exposure in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute live trades during games (evenings)
• Assess in real time whether trades have positive expected value or negative expected value
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with the trading team during high‑tempo periods

Qualifications:

• Highly analytical, quick thinker, quick with numbers
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environments
• Strong attention to detail
• Backgrounds in economics, statistics, data science, engineering, finance, or similar are a plus — but not required
• Able to balance data‑driven thinking with sound judgment when time constraints limit analysis

Why This Role:

• $60/hour with upside
• Direct exposure to live trading and market‑making
• Hands‑on experience in prediction markets and sports trading
• Opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities as the firm scales
• Work closely with leadership in a small, ambitious operation

This role offers a rare opportunity to gain real‑world, in‑market experience that’s difficult to find outside of traditional trading firms. We are hiring immediately and scaling quickly—an ideal time to join a company positioned for growth in an emerging industry. Applicants should be prepared to briefly describe their interest in trading, sports betting or prediction markets and their availability for evening and weekend work. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary/Compensation: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour