Head of Trading

Parimatch; Crouseilles; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global entertainment company based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, is seeking a Head of Trading to lead and scale the trading function for their sportsbook. The ideal candidate will manage P&L, optimize trading strategies, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and performance. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in sports trading and strong leadership skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Prestations

Vacation allowance

Sick Leave allowance

Flexible benefits model

Motivation bonus system

Training programs

Team building events

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sports trading / iGaming trading.
• Proven track record in setting and optimizing trading strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with pricing models.

Responsabilités

• Lead the trading function and manage P&L.
• Develop and implement trading strategies and risk controls.
• Analyze market trends and monitor competitor pricing.

Connaissances

Experience in sports trading / iGaming trading

Risk management skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership experience

Good commercial acumen

Knowledge of regulatory environments

Excellent communication skills

Description du poste

Bringing people back from boredom since 1994. Parimatch is an online entertainment company with 30+ years in the game. We create digital experiences where sports, culture, and technology meet — bold, immersive, and built to engage. With 4,000+ professionals and operations in 15+ countries, Parimatch is a global ecosystem driven by performance, smart engineering, and style.

In this role, you will:

The Head of Trading will lead and scale the trading function for PariMatch’s sportsbook and betting operations.

This role is accountable for P&L, risk management, trading strategy, and the performance of the trading team. You will drive profitability, set exposure limits, and ensure robust risk control, while collaborating across product, tech, analytics, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L of the trading book and lead revenue-risk optimization. Develop and implement trading strategies, risk policies, and exposure parameters to maximize profitability while minimizing risk.
• Lead and mentor a team of traders, ensuring high performance, training, and strong risk awareness.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and player behavior to inform trading decisions.
• Set trading limits and define risk frameworks (e.g., by region, product, event) to protect the business.
• Collaborate with Product and Tech teams to enhance pricing tools, recommendation engines, and trading infrastructure.
• Work with Analytics / BI to build dashboards, reporting, and predictive models for risk and trading performance.
• Partner with Commercial / CRM teams to design promotional offers, adjust pricing, and optimize margin impact from trading side.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements in trading operations, including risk controls and checks.
• Drive capacity planning, forecasting, and budgeting for trading activities.
• Report to executive leadership on trading performance, risk exposure, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in sports trading / iGaming trading, including hands‑on risk management and P&L responsibility (or equivalent).
• Proven track record in setting and optimizing trading strategies, risk control, and exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets; experience in building or working with pricing models.
• Excellent leadership and team‑management experience; ability to hire, develop, and retain high-performing traders.
• Good commercial acumen and understanding of iGaming economics / business levers.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, tech, analytics, and commercial teams.
• Good knowledge of regulatory environments, betting markets, and compliance as related to trading.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in global markets (e.g., Europe, LATAM, Asia) and managing cross‑jurisdictional risk.
• Experience with predictive modeling, machine‑learning approaches to risk / odds.
• Familiarity with leading trading systems, pricing engines, or proprietary risk software.
• Experience in a scale‑up or fast‑growth iGaming business.

We care about you

Vacation: Reset. Recharge. Come back stronger.

Sick Leave Allowance: Health is power. We designed the system to support you.

Benefits Model: Your budget, your rules – spend it where it counts. Day one, it’s yours. No waiting, no barriers.

Motivation Bonus System: We see results. We reward drive. Our bonus system fuels performance and celebrates dedication – because excellence deserves recognition.

Training Balance: Learn fast. Grow faster. Upskill, stay ahead, and keep your edge sharp.

Team Building: Stronger together. We connect, compete, and celebrate – great teams don’t happen by accident.

Generation Program: Focused on boosting the potential of children within our families.

Work & Fun Balance: Driven at work, alive beyond it. Events, surprises, and shared moments keep our spirit high and our energy unstoppable.

Taking care of our people is an integral part of Parimatch shared values, ensuring a supportive and positive workplace culture.