Sports Trader (Rugby Specialist)

BettingJobs is currently recruiting for a Sports Trader (Rugby Specialist) based in Malta for a leading gambling operator.

Responsibilities:

• Pre-event and in-play trading of the rugby product, but also other sports when required.
• Manage liabilities and risk management for UK Sport events and across a diverse range of betting markets
• Deliver an industry leading betting product operating in European regulated and non-regulated markets
• Ability to study, execute & critique a dynamic trading strategy
• Odds compilation of specials & novelty markets on top of a standard betting offer
• Able to understand and augment automated trading
• Carry out appropriate research and analysis of trading performance
• Liaise with other internal teams and department: marketing, VIP, customer services
• Prompt and accurate settlement of markets as and when required
• Monitor and analyse customer activity, reporting to the Client Risk Management team
• Handling of any technical or settlement issues, or any other incidents affecting company trading

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a trading role (essential).
• Good knowledge of rugby (events/players) and rugby betting markets, particularly French leagues.
• Understanding of fixed odds, betting exchanges, and betting principles.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours (weekends/evenings/holidays) based on business needs and the sporting calendar.
• Experience using third-party trading providers.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and statistical skills.
• Organised and competent at multi-tasking.
• Ability to challenge ideas and approaches.
• Strong English language proficiency and excellent communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail with the ability to think clearly, methodically, and logically under pressure.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ambitious and versatile attitude with a strong passion for the sports betting industry.
• Target-driven with a proactive, can-do mindset.