Trading Analyst

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 aTrading Analystwith 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 aTrading Analystyou 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.

YOUR PROFILE

• 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:

• Opportunity to apply and expand your betting expertise in a cutting-edge environment.
• You’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic sports betting industry experts, this is a chance to turn your passion into a career.
• Platform to gain international recognition for your expertise and build a career in one of the fastest-growing businesses in the digital sports environment.
• We are a diverse and collaborative global team with a unique spirit, determined to achieve our goals with integrity and focus.
• We equip you with competent hands-on managers who are top performers in their field and have a passion for the industry.
• 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.
• Office in Central London with regular team and office social events.
• Hybrid working set up.
• 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?