Senior Sports Trader

A premium South African betting site have an amazing career opportunity for a Senior Sports Trader to join their team in Johannesburg. Are you a skilled trader with a strong background in horse racing and a passion for sports betting? As a Senior Sports Trader, you’ll focus on managing and optimizing odds across various horse racing events while also maintaining a broad understanding of multi-sport trading. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to leverage your expertise in a balanced role, we want to hear from you! Does this job sound like the perfect challenge for you? Keep reading!

Your key job responsibilities as the Senior Sports Trader in Johannesburg will include:

• Manage and adjust odds for horse racing events, with a strong emphasis on horse trading strategies to maximize profitability and maintain a competitive edge.
• Analyze market trends, form guides, and statistical data to set and adjust prices, ensuring a balanced book across all types of horse trading and multi-sport events.
• Monitor live horse racing and other sporting events, making informed, quick decisions based on performance, track conditions, and market shifts.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to effectively handle liabilities across markets and ensure optimal balance.
• Develop and maintain strong networks within the horse racing community and beyond to enhance trading strategies and market positioning.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior traders, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring development in both retail and online trading contexts.
• Utilize trading platforms and analytics tools to evaluate performance and implement innovative horse trading strategies, while being versatile in multi-sport management.
• Contribute to optimizing the overall horse racing product offering, providing expert insights and suggestions for improvement.

Requirements for this Senior Sports Trader job in Johannesburg:

• 7 to 12 years of experience in the gaming industry, with a focus on sports trading and a strong emphasis on horse racing.
• Proven ability to run a book and balance risk effectively across multiple sports and events.
• Strong understanding of both retail and online trading environments, with the ability to manage staff in both settings.
• A good trader with a balanced skill set, able to adapt strategies across various sports while having a solid foundation in horse racing.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience using trading software and tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate with teams and guide junior traders.

If you meet the above requirements for this Senior Sports Trader job in Johannesburg, we would like to hear from you! Please send your CV through today! If you do not receive any feedback within 7 days of your application, please be advised that you were not successful in making the shortlist.