Trader – International

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee racing events, establish competitive pricing, and implement risk strategies for global racing markets.

• Provide overnight support for B2C and B2B trading operations while daytime teams are not present.

• Ensure structured handovers at the beginning and conclusion of each shift.

• Create and configure racing events and betting markets within the company’s trading systems.

• Manage odds pricing through both automated model adjustments and manual pricing processes.

• Achieve over-round targets and execute business-defined betting strategies.

• Maintain familiarity with trading tools, platforms, and the distinct bet settlement engine.

• Oversee bet settlement, address discrepancies, and guarantee accurate and timely processing.

• Triage technical issues, conduct initial investigations and resolutions, and escalate high-priority incidents as necessary.

• Document technical issues, actions taken, escalations, and items requiring follow-up and handover.

• Manage risk measures to minimize liability exposure while maximizing revenue opportunities.

• Monitor market signals, customer behavior, and various racing meetings and bet types.

• Utilize data analytics to inform pricing and trading decisions.

• Identify and escalate suspicious betting patterns to internal teams and external regulators or partners.

• Collaborate with third-party service providers to resolve trading inquiries and maintain service reliability.

• Work alongside Traders to exchange insights and ensure comprehensive market coverage.

• Handle Freshdesk support tickets and communicate relevant issues and resolutions to customers.

• Manage race status updates, including non-runners, and keep customers informed.

• Perform additional assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in risk trading, sportsbook, or odds compilation roles, preferably with a focus on Racing.

• Strong understanding of global horse racing, covering US, Australia, South Africa, UK/Ireland, and Asian circuits.

• In-depth knowledge of betting markets, trading systems, and pricing strategies.

• Familiarity with betting theory and bookmaking, including concepts like overrounds, arbitrage, and percentages.

• Analytical mindset with experience in interpreting data to inform decisions.

• Awareness of betting compliance standards and principles of responsible gaming.

• Confident in using sportsbook platforms, back-office tools, and Excel.

• Proficient in PC skills and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, OneDrive, and Google Docs.

• Excellent communication, time management, and stakeholder-handling abilities.

• Strong customer service skills with the capability to manage complex situations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple US, Canadian, and international locations.

• Capacity to perform efficiently in high-stress situations and fast-paced environments.

• Competence in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

• Willingness to work non-standard hours and flexible hours as required.

• Structured problem-solving abilities and expert prioritization skills.

• Technical confidence to triage system issues and determine appropriate escalation protocols.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited supervision during overnight hours.

• Willingness and ability to engage in a rotating 4 days on / 4 days off night-shift schedule.

• Preferred: familiarity with technology, horse racing, regulations, fixed-odds or pari-mutuel wagering, gaming, sports wagering, or startup environments.

• Preferred: experience with trading platforms, proprietary risk management systems, global racing markets, Freshdesk or other ticketing platforms, B2B sportsbook solutions, or trading APIs.

• Preferred: knowledge of risk or integrity frameworks from UKGC, MGA, IBIA, Racing Victoria, BHA, TJK, etc.

• Preferred: proficiency in Python, R, or SQL.

• Preferred: background in algorithmic trading, pricing models, or trading automation.

• Preferred: previous experience in night or rotating shifts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work classification.

• Rotating 4 days on / 4 days off night-shift schedule.

• 60-minute break.

• Travel limited to less than 5%, including potential international travel.

• Equal opportunity employment.