Pre-Match Manager

Veikkaus; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Supportive teammates

Excellent employee benefits

Job summary

Veikkaus is seeking a Sportsbook Pre-Match Manager to lead the Pre-Match Trading team and own the pre-match offering across all sports. You will shape operating models, implement best practices, and drive the competitiveness of our sportsbook.

You will develop the team's capabilities, manage pricing and margins, and ensure data-driven decisions across odds, liabilities and trading performance. You will collaborate with Risk Management, Product, BI and Technology to evolve Veikkaus' in-house

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sportsbook pre-match trading across multiple sports.
• 5-7+ years leading teams.
• Strong grasp of pricing, margins, liabilities, and market behaviour.
• Experience developing trading strategies to improve profitability.
• Ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Experience with trading platforms and odds feeds.

Responsibilities

• Lead Veikkaus' Sportsbook Pre-Match Trading team.
• Own pre-match offering, pricing and margins.
• Drive data-driven decisions across odds and trading performance.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, Product, BI and Technology.

Skills

Sportbook pre-match trading

Team leadership

Betting mathematics

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Tools

Trading platforms

Odds feeds

Sportsbook systems

Job description

Veikkaus is a gaming company for everyone, striving to be better in every aspect. Our passion is to drive better gaming so that our customers can enjoy every moment. Caring, teamwork, and courage are the values that guide everything we do. Responsibility is a core of our operations. Our goal is to be a respected and successful international money gaming group that continuously improves while always putting both customers and employees first. For a better game - and working life.

Sportsbook Pre-Match Manager

As Pre-Match Manager, you will lead Veikkaus' Sportsbook Pre-Match Trading team and take ownership of our pre-match offering across all sports. This is a unique opportunity to shape how pre-match trading is run in-house, define operating models, implement best practices and drive the competitiveness of our sportsbook.

You will be responsible for developing the team's capabilities, managing the pre-match market offering, pricing and margins, and ensuring data-driven decision making across odds compilation, liabilities and trading performance. Working closely with Risk Management, Product, BI and Technology, you will help drive the continued evolution of Veikkaus' in-house sportsbook operations.

You will thrive in this position, if you have:

• Extensive experience in sportsbook pre-match trading, odds compilation and market management across multiple sports.
• At least 5-7 years of experience managing teams – this is a requirement for the position.
• Strong understanding of betting mathematics, pricing, margins, liabilities and market behaviour.
• Experience developing trading strategies and processes that improve the profitability and competitiveness of the pre-match offering.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable trading decisions.
• Experience working with trading platforms, odds feeds and sportsbook management systems.
• Ability to lead change, develop people and establish best practices within a growing organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Risk Management, Product, Technology, BI and Compliance.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Fluency in English.

Considered an advantage:

• Experience establishing or scaling an in-house pre-match trading operation.
• Understanding of AI, automation and machine learning applications within sportsbook trading.
• Experience designing and implementing trading processes, workflows and governance frameworks.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable tools, reports or automated solutions in collaboration with Product, BI or Technology teams.

We offer:

• A workplace where the game evolves - and so do you. You'll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success - in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive.
• Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on.The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together - and Veikkaus thrives because of its people.
• Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life - but isn't all there is to it.
• Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here.
  

It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs.

The position is located at Veikkaus' headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model with three on-site days per week.

Interested?

30.8.2026.

We are excited to hear from you!

For any inquiries about the position don't hesitate to contact Georgios Drichoutis, Head of Trading by email [e-mail]

A drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate.

About Us

Veikkaus is the gaming company for everyone. We're dedicated to developing responsible and entertaining gambling experiences. At Veikkaus, you'll find meaningful roles, opportunities to grow, and a workplace where care, collaboration, and courage shape everyday life. We believe everyone should be able to develop, succeed, and be themselves - while building shared success together.

For a better game - and a better working life.