Sports Trader (Rugby Specialist)
- Rugby, Warwickshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Pre-event and in-play trading of the rugby product, but also other sports when required.
- Manage liabilities and risk management for UK Sport events and across a diverse range of betting markets
- Deliver an industry leading betting product operating in European regulated and non-regulated markets
- Ability to study, execute & critique a dynamic trading strategy
- Odds compilation of specials & novelty markets on top of a standard betting offer
- Able to understand and augment automated trading
- Carry out appropriate research and analysis of trading performance
- Liaise with other internal teams and department: marketing, VIP, customer services
- Prompt and accurate settlement of markets as and when required
- Monitor and analyse customer activity, reporting to the Client Risk Management team
- Handling of any technical or settlement issues, or any other incidents affecting company trading
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trading role (essential).
- Good knowledge of rugby (events/players) and rugby betting markets, particularly French leagues.
- Understanding of fixed odds, betting exchanges, and betting principles.
- Willingness to work unsociable hours (weekends/evenings/holidays) based on business needs and the sporting calendar.
- Experience using third-party trading providers.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and statistical skills.
- Organised and competent at multi-tasking.
- Ability to challenge ideas and approaches.
- Strong English language proficiency and excellent communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
- High attention to detail with the ability to think clearly, methodically, and logically under pressure.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
- Ambitious and versatile attitude with a strong passion for the sports betting industry.
- Target-driven with a proactive, can-do mindset.