Sports Trader

SPORTS TRADER
Malta

Our iGaming client is currently seeking a Sports Trader to undertake risk management, product optimization, pre match and in-play trading and help with the smooth running of their sportsbook operation ensuring a best in class service to their b2b brands. The Sports Trader will primarily be responsible for ensuring all sports within the Sportsbook offering are traded and risk managed effectively and efficiently. He/she will also focus on accurate profiling of customers based on betting behavior and actively examine trading performance to sports they are assigned. The Sports Trader, under the supervision of Senior Traders will also be responsible for the training and mentoring of junior team members.

Responsibilities
Execute and optimize the trading and risk management strategy
Training of Junior Traders
Monitor prices and control liabilities
Customer profiling
Provide performance analysis and reporting.
Deliver a targeted and relevant sportsbook product specific to the customer base
Odds compilation
Work closely with 3rd party suppliers ensuring optimization of given products in operation
Responsible for the trading of Pre-Match & Live sporting events using bespoke trading tools.

Requirements

2+ years in a trading/risk trading role
English Speaking, Reading & Writing Skills
Thorough knowledge of a wide variety of sports
Proven risk management skills in a high-volume environment
Customer/Client centric at all times
Ability to decision make & work in high paced environment often under time pressure
Flexibility required to work shifts often on weekends & evenings
Experience and Knowledge of Asian Handicaps and Total Lines advantageous
Experience and Knowledge of US Sports advantageous
Mathematics, Quantitative or Stats based degree advantageous
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience in a b2b environment advantageous
Strong mathematical skills

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to be discussed