Pre Event Trader, Basketball

Kaizen Gaming; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Gaming in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Pre Event Basketball Trader to join our expanding basketball trading team. You will price and publish odds, manage risk, and adjust markets in real time to deliver a best-in-class betting experience.

You will work with other traders to optimize pricing strategies, monitor customer betting patterns, and contribute to developing models while meeting individual KPIs across countries.

Qualifications

• Passion for basketball with knowledge of EuroLeague and European leagues.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with core statistics knowledge.
• Understanding of sports odds and betting mechanics.
• Degree in a quantitative field would be an asset.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Trade basketball events with accurate pricing and best customer experience.
• Odds pricing and end-to-end pricing for leagues and markets.
• Risk management by monitoring liabilities to mitigate risk.
• Monitor and adjust odds based on real-time activity.
• Create and price markets to enhance Kaizen's offering.
• Monitor customer betting patterns to identify risks.
• Collaborate with traders to optimize pricing strategies.
• Liaise with divisions to ensure trading excellence.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Excel proficiency

Education

Quantitative degree (Statistics/Mathematics/Engineering)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Pre Event Trader, Basketball

DEPARTMENT: Trading LOCATION: Manila, Philippines

Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 20 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents.

Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there'll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?

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 odds compiling and risk management for various Basketball Leagues around the world.
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.

As Pre Event Trader (Basketball) you will:

• 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;
• Constant monitoring and odds adjustment, based on real-time betting activity and market fluctuations;
• 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;
• Deliver personal KPIs in line with overall company targets both at Group level as well as per country of operations;
• Collaborate with other traders to optimize pricing and trading strategies;
• Liaise with different Divisions and Departments across Kaizen to ensure excellence of trading operations.

What you will bring

• Passion for basketball, with extensive interest and knowledge, especially in the EuroLeague and other European Leagues;
• Extensive knowledge and passion for Basketball, with a strong understanding of various Leagues and Competitions;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of core statistics within the sports;
• Comprehension of sports odds;
• Deep understanding of the sports betting industry and its mechanics;
• 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.