associate sports trader

OpenBet are looking for a Associate Sports Trader for its leading Managed Trading Operations as it grows in the Athens office. The Junior Sports Trader will be responsible for pricing events, risk management, bet settlement and analysis. You will be someone who has a strong passion for sports and a good knowledge of Sports Betting (if you have experience in a trading room that would be advantageous).

What you will be doing:

• Executes trading and risk management techniques (pregame and live betting monitoring and compiling along with updating odds) with assistance from senior colleagues, for a few sports and betting environments

• Ensures Payout and Sales targets are met for projects under their scope

• Assists the team in delivering the KPIs requested by management in a timely and accurate manner

• Monitors price/odds changes

• Refers customers with suspicious betting activity to Senior Traders and Risk Team for further actions

• Creates special/PR/novelty markets as required

• Records and settles results for assigned sport events accurately and on time

The Player

What you’ll bring

• University Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field

• Deep understanding and familiarity with the sports betting business (bookmakers, markets, rules, betting trends)

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with ability to act accurately under pressure

• Great attention to detail with the aim to provide quality results in a short time

• Confident to make quality decisions under pressure

• Computer literacy with in depth knowledge of MS Office

• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong awareness of the sporting calendar

• Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the business and the sporting calendar (24/7/365)

What’s the Score?

Why OpenBet?

• The Playground: Join a team of innovators, disruptors, and game-changers who are reshaping the future of betting and gaming.

• The Mission: Be part of a mission-driven organization that's committed to revolutionizing the way the world plays.

• The Impact: Make a real impact on the world stage, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends boundaries and inspires generations to come.

• The Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, where every idea is welcomed, every voice is heard, and every dream is encouraged.

• The Future: Join us on the journey to build the future of betting and gaming, one game-changing innovation at a time.

What we can offer YOU:

• Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace

• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow

• Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go!

• And if that’s not enough; enjoy flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress and enhance your career

• We have a collaborative office environment with our team members in office, this role requires 3 days per week on-site.