Sports Trader

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Blueion Support Services Full time

Seeking an experienced and dynamic Sports Trader to join our team in Johannesburg. As a Sports Trader, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our sports betting markets, driving profitability, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Key Responsibilities
- Market Management: Develop and maintain a diverse portfolio of sports betting markets, setting competitive and profitable odds across a wide range of local and international sports events.
- Real-time Risk Monitoring: Closely monitor real-time betting activity and market conditions, adjusting odds and limits dynamically to mitigate risk and maximize returns.
- Data-driven Decision Making: Leverage advanced data analysis techniques and industry-leading tools to gather insights on sports data, trends, and customer behavior, informing your trading strategies and decisions.
- Collaboration and Innovation: Work closely with the trading, operations, technology, and marketing teams to identify new sports betting opportunities, improve existing product offerings, and enhance the overall customer experience.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all trading activities adhere to the latest sports betting regulations, industry best practices, and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
- Performance Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on trading performance, market insights, and customer trends, providing valuable data to inform strategic decision-making at the executive level.

Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience as a Sports Trader or in a similar role within the sports betting/gambling industry.
- Exceptional analytical and risk management skills, with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Comprehensive understanding of global sports leagues, teams, players, and performance metrics.
- Proficiency in using advanced sports data analysis tools, trading platforms, and risk management systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Fluency in English is required, proficiency in local languages such as Afrikaans and Zulu is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Sports Management, or a related field is preferred.


  • Sports Trader

    3 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Blueion Support Services Full time

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