Trading Analyst
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Strong familiarity with a wide range of sports, especially those popular in UK, European, and US betting markets. (required)
- Extensive knowledge of betting markets, odds structures, and risk management of core betting sports (UK, European and US). (required)
- In-depth understanding of odds correlation between betting markets. (required)
- Exceptional mathematical skills, with proficiency in Excel or SQL for odds analysis. (required)
- Experience working in a similar role within sports or betting industry would be advantageous. (preferred)
- Dependable decision-making skills when under a time pressure like the trading environment. (required)
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. (required)
- Experience using data visualization tools. (required)
- Ability to take immediate action in a fast-moving trading environment. (required)
- An initiative-taking team player, able to work with new teams. (required)
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. (required)
- Flexibility to work with shift-based patterns. (required)
Benefits
- A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
- Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
- A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
- Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme.
- Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
- Online training videos.
- Sports 24/7. If you like sports, we’ve got TVs streaming live footage of the world’s biggest events!
- Private health care and a company pension plan together with Gym Membership scheme.