Trading Analyst

Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

Are you a betting expert with an in-depth understanding of odds? Join our dynamic team as we revolutionize the sports betting industry.

Due to some exciting growth here at Sportradar we are seeking a Trading Analyst with exceptional betting knowledge to join our MTS team in Central London.

Our MTS (Managed Trading Service) is a liability management service for bookmakers and lotteries for both pre-match and live odds on Sports. The service delivers a complete risk management service for all events where odds are offered.

As a Trading Analyst you will be responsible for the daily operation of Sportradar's Managed Trading Service (MTS).

THE CHALLENGE

• Live and breathe sports by reacting to information reaching betting markets.
• Real time monitoring of betting activity and risk management of client liabilities.
• Explore and interrogate betting data by analysing a growing global client base.
• Effective handling of betting operator queries.
• Deliver insights in management ready reports.
• Take ownership of improving betting performance.
• Conduct customer segmentation to validate machine learning outputs.
• Shape future ways of working by testing trading platforms.
• Request and quality assure new tools and features.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong familiarity with a wide range of sports, especially those popular in UK, European, and US betting markets.
• Extensive knowledge of betting markets, odds structures, and risk management of core betting sports (UK, European and US).
• In-depth understanding of odds correlation between betting markets. 
• Exceptional mathematical skills, with proficiency in Excel or SQL for odds analysis.
• Experience working in a similar role within sports or betting industry would be advantageous. 
• Dependable decision-making skills when under a time pressure like the trading environment.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. 
• Experience using data visualization tools.
• Ability to take immediate action in a fast-moving trading environment. 
• An initiative-taking team player, able to work with new teams.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. 
• Flexibility to work with shift-based patterns. 

OUR OFFER:

• Sports 24/7. If you like sports, we’ve got TVs streaming live footage of the world’s biggest events! 
• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment.
• Vibrant and inclusive community.
• Office in Central London with regular team and office social events.
• Private health care and a company pension plan together with Gym Membership scheme.
• Full compensation between £30,000 - 34,000 annual.

To make sure that your profile aligns well with our team, please answer the following questions in your cover letter.

1. What aspects of your current role or career path have motivated you to seek new opportunities, and what specifically attracts you to this position at Sportradar?
2. What do you expect to be doing on a day to day basis as a Trading Analyst?
3. Why do you think you are suited to this role? Please share about your sports betting experience: can you describe your experience with different types of bets and what types of sports do you primarily bet on?

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!