Junior Trader

Betsson Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Wigan is seeking a Junior Trader to manage in-play trading and market monitoring. This entry-level role involves trading various sports events, preparing trading models, and maintaining databases related to relevant competitions. Ideal candidates will have a quantitative degree and a keen attention to detail, with the willingness to work during unsociable hours. The position offers numerous benefits, including discounted gym memberships and quarterly bonuses.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Quarterly Bonus

Fully paid Vitality membership for family

Cycle to work Scheme

Enhanced annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Ability to manage workloads and follow tasks to resolution.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.
• Interest or knowledge of spread betting.

Responsibilities

• Trading on a variety of sports events with a focus on high volume.
• Preparing trading models and ensuring accurate data entry for in-play events.
• Reporting issues to Senior Trading team for effective resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Workload management

Knowledge of spread betting

Education

Quantitative degree or similar

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Trader, the Junior Trader will be responsible for specifically targeted at ‘in-play trading’ and ‘market monitoring’ but encompasses all stages of the market life-cycle including quality assurance at each stage of the process in order to maximise revenues and minimise client contacts. The requirements of our B2C customers and B2B partners must be at the forefront of all trader’s thoughts. This role will include training and trading of a number of key sports and will provide a platform to explore all of the opportunities the Group has to offer from an entry level position.

The main responsibilities are but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Trading on a variety of events across a number of Sports, with a specific focus on high volume trading
• Preparing trading models for in-play events through accurate entry of pricing variables using the underlying market as a basis
• Providing timely manipulation of trading models/platforms and monitoring of market conditions to maintain accurate pre-match outputs for both in-play and non-live events
• Ensuring accurate entry of in-play match data for in-play events
• Analysing and recording trading performance for future reference and performance management
• Maintaining a multitude of databases relating to the relevant sports and competitions
• Having awareness of wholesale client requirements depending on sport/jurisdiction/market liquidity
• Reporting on model/pricing/feed provider issues to Senior Trading team
• Communicating with Front Line Support and Risk departments during trading to ensure accurate and efficient service is provided to all clients
• Gaining a basic working knowledge and understanding of all Sporting Group systems and processes to maximise trading efficiency
• Successfully completing all internal and external training courses where applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• An ability to effectively manage workloads and follow tasks to a resolution
• A willingness to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends
• An interest or knowledge of spread betting
• A Quantitative degree or similar

Benefits

• Discounted gym membership and company contribution
• Quarterly Bonus
• Fully paid Vitality membership for you and your family
• Cycle to work SchemeEnhanced annual leave, which increases with length of service!