Our client seeks to appoint an analytical and sports passionate Sports Trader for Century City. The individual is responsible for trading and compiling odds for a wide variety of sport events; managing the risk on various matches and keep up to date with market changes.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Compile odds for a wide variety of sporting markets
- Monitor real-time sports events/ results and perform live trading
- Manage the positions of each sport and take action to ensure maximum profitability
- Perform customer analysis
- Monitor customers and bet limits
- Investigate and analyse market trends to obtain insight that assist in the prediction of customer betting patterns
- Observe competitor activity and make real time adjustments where appropriate
- Update databases that will assist with trading/ compilations
- Liaise with various internal departments in relation to sportsbook related escalations
- Develop trading skills-set by working closely with senior members of staff
- Keep up-to-date with sporting activity by following sports events and new updates
- Maintain high level of awareness on internal policies, systems and procedures
Requirements:
- Minimum matric or equivalent qualification
- Good knowledge in live trading and basic knowledge in pre-match trading
- Able to trade a few sports within their field
- Computer literacy is a must with proficiency in Microsoft packages
- Affinity to numbers
Advantageous Requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of online- marketing
- Relevant tertiary education
Job Requirements:
- Able to multitask and work under pressure
- Able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and public holidays
Personal Competencies:
- Adaptive and reliable
- Strong self-management skills
- High levels of motivation and enthusiasm
- Team player as well as self-starter
- Adaptable to business/ role requirements
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Ref: CPT001429/MS