Football Trader

The Football Trader will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of odds, from pre-match creation to in-play trading. This role involves ownership of specific competitions, pricing in-house markets, managing those markets, trading live matches, and overseeing risk management across the platform. It requires a blend of data analysis, market awareness, and real-time decision-making to optimize trading performance and manage financial exposure. The successful candidate should have a hunger to drive our betting offer forward coupled with a data driven approach. They should have a strong knowledge of football, sports betting markets and statistical analysis, with the ability to react quickly in fast-paced live environments.

• Set up, price and manage a range of football markets across domestic and international competitions for both Pre Match and In Play
• Compile odds for a range of player and stats-based markets that include Shots, Fouls, Tackles, and Offsides
• Monitor and adjust odds based on market activity, team news and liabilities whilst assessing and reacting to sharp betting patterns
• Manage a diverse range of in-play football markets during live matches using the in-house soccer model - Corners, Cards, Stats and Player markets
• Ensure markets remain competitive while maintaining profitable margins
• Monitor trading tools and feeds to maintain accurate and timely market updates
• Active collaboration with Risk teams when necessary
• Conduct analyses of the markets and competitions you are responsible for - betting trends, customer behaviour, and market performance
• Work closely with quantitative analysts, product teams, and risk teams to improve trading models, tooling and platform functionality

• Strong knowledge and passion for football, including major leagues and competitions
• Experience in sportsbook trading and betting operations
• Ability to make fast, accurate decisions under pressure
• Solid understanding of probability, odds calculation, and betting markets
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and trading platforms; knowledge of Python/R is a plus
• Ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and major football events

## Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• Previous experience with in-play trading systems or automated trading tools
• Knowledge of multiple sports betting markets (Totals, Player Props, Stats markets etc.)