Junior Pre Event Trader (Basketball)

Let's start with the role 

Working as a Pre Event Basketball Trader, you will be a key part of our expanding Pre-Event Team, responsible for the odds compiling and the risk management of the biggest Basketball League in the world - The NBA.

The position sits within our Basketball Team contributing actively to our commitment to deliver a high-caliber customized betting offer and a best-in-class user experience for our customers.

• Trade Basketball events by delivering accurate pricing and ensuring the best possible customer experience;
• Odds compiling and end to end pricing responsibility for assigned Basketball leagues and special markets;
• Risk management by close monitoring and control of liabilities to ensure risk mitigation;
• Creation and pricing of basketball betting markets to enhance the product offering in the assigned leagues or to boost localized offering across Kaizen’s footprint;
• Monitoring of customer betting patterns to identify potential risks;
• Work with the in-house team to develop and improve existing models;
• Liaise with different Divisions and Departments across Kaizen to ensure excellence of trading operations.

What you will bring

• Passion about Basketball, with extensive interest and knowledge especially in the NBA;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of core statistics within the sports;
• Comprehension of sports odds;
• A degree in a quantitative subject such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc. would be considered an asset;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to take quick and well-informed decisions and act accordingly;
• Sports enthusiast with a strong data and customer focused mindset and the drive to succeed in a fast paced environment;
• Excellent organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Fluency in English – both written and spoken;
• Sound knowledge of MS Office programs (particularly MS Excel);
• Willingness to work flexible hours in line with the business and sports calendar requirements including evenings, nights and weekends.