Junior Trader

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a detail-oriented analyst for its Football Trading team in Hong Kong. You will contribute to odds compilation, pricing, and risk management across pre-match and in-play events, while helping to maximise profitability and ensure responsible gambling practices.

Key responsibilities include analyzing customer data, conducting market research, and supporting projects to enhance engagement and trading performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Relevant experience in the sports betting industry with exposure to sports trading management and fixed-odds markets preferred.
• Computer literacy and capability in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of major sports and preferably good working knowledge of them.
• Knowledgeable about major sports and able to explain odds.
• Ability to stay calm and concentrate under pressure, including nights and weekends.
• Fresh graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate odds for events by compiling odds and information.
• Maximise profitability of event betting and monitor customer activity for profitability and trends.
• Conduct customer analysis and manage projects to address business questions.
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Gambling Policy and legal requirements.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Sports knowledge

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (\"the Club\") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world's leading charity donors.

Company description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (\"the Club\") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world's leading charity donors.

The Division

The Sports Business Division is central to the Club's overall aspiration to become a globally recognised sports and entertainment brand, with world-class horse racing at its core. The Division's overarching focus is to deliver sustainable growth of the Club's sports business, deepen customer engagement, and contribute to position the Club as a leading global sports and entertainment brand to enable its commitment to social betterment. Its strategy is delivered through three pillars: broadening the fan base and prospecting new customers, growing the sports wagering business, and building the Club's brand and commercialising its assets.

Job Summary

The Club's Football Betting business is one of the largest bookmaking operations in the world with annual Turnover and Gross Margin in excess of HK$140B and HK$18B respectively. Set up in 2003, the Football Trading team has evolved to cover fixed odds racing operations, data analysis, sports integrity, system and product development, as well as providing and training these services overseas.

The role contributes to the development, pricing, and risk management of sports betting markets, ensuring competitive and responsible offerings that align with the Club's business objectives. It involves working across a wide range of sporting events, including both pre-match and in-play markets.

Unique opportunities are here for you if you want to:

• Understand the operations of the global betting industry
• Enjoy the experience of working in a rapidly expanding sports business
• Work with a dynamic team with diverse background and culture
• Develop your skills working with the market leader in sports trading

The Job

• Formulate and communicate odds for events by:
  • compiling odds for events
  • communicating odds and information
• Maximise profitability of event betting and monitor customer activity in regard to profitability by:
  • identifying and executing prices changes across all markets
  • analysing football betting profitability and trading performance
  • monitoring customer performance for immediate trends and long-term profitability patterns
  • reporting on market and/or product profitability and recommend action to improve the business
• Conduct customer analysis, researches, and manage projects by:
  • analysing customer data to identify trends and insights, and categorizing customers into different types
  • conducting comprehensive research to better understand industry shifts, customer preferences, and product profitability
  • executing projects aimed at addressing specific business questions or challenges
  • reporting findings and making recommendations to enhance customer engagement and business strategies
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Gambling Policy and all stipulated legal requirements pertaining to wagering, thereby protecting the integrity of the Club's businesses
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor

About You

• Bachelor degree with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Relevant experience in the sports betting industry with prior exposure to sports trading management and fixed‑odds markets compilation is preferred
• Computer literacy and capability in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Extensive knowledge of major sports and preferably good working knowledge of them
• Knowledgeable about major sports and able to explain odds
• Ability to stay calm and concentrate for long periods of time under pressure
• Flexibility and ability to work the hours required including nights and weekends

Fresh graduates will be considered

Comprehensive training in odds compilation and risk management will be provided. A flexible approach to working hours is required for the position as working during evenings, weekends and public holidays is necessary to meet the challenges of the job.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via [e-mail] .

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.