UK remote
Trading Analyst
About this role
Live sport. Real-time decisions. Global betting markets. Join one of the industry's leading Managed Trading Services teams and help shape the trading strategies behind sportsbooks across the world. 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. MTS is Sportradar's premium end-to-end trading and risk management solution, trusted by sportsbooks and lotteries around the world.Our analysts sit at the heart of the action, combining sports expertise, market awareness, risk management and data-driven decision making to help operators manage their betting offering across both pre-match and live events.
As a Trading Analyst you will be responsible for the daily operation of Sportradar's Managed Trading Service. THE CHALLENGE Be at the centre of the action by monitoring live sporting events and reacting to market developments in real time. Manage client risk exposure across a diverse portfolio of sports, competitions and betting markets. Analyse betting activity, market movements and customer behaviour to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
Investigate unusual betting patterns and provide insights into market activity. Explore and interrogate betting data by analysing a growing global client base. Delivering timely and insightful responses to trading and betting-related enquiries. Use data to tell the story behind trading performance, turning complex data into clear insights and reports for stakeholders. Continuously challenge existing approaches and contribute to improvements in trading performance, processes and profitability.
ABOUT YOU 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.