All-Round Sports Trader (Advanced Soccer Trading Specialist) x2

Blueion Support Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A sports trading firm in South Africa is seeking a highly analytical sports betting professional with expertise in football trading. The role involves pricing and managing betting markets, along with analysing market trends and ensuring compliance with trading regulations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sports trading experience and strong analytical skills. The position requires commitment to operation continuity, including non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sports trading.
• Strong expertise in football/soccer markets.

Responsibilities

• Price, monitor, and manage betting markets.
• Lead soccer/football trading and odds compilation.
• Analyse sports data and market movements.

Skills

Sports betting knowledge

Analytical skills

Pricing and risk management

Football/Soccer trading expertise

Numeracy

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Excel

Trading tools and systems

Job description

Role Overview

This position suits highly analytical sports betting professionals with broad trading knowledge and an advanced focus on football/soccer markets. The role demands pricing, monitoring, and risk management skills across a wide spectrum of sports, with an expert-level command of soccer odds and trading decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Price, monitor, and manage betting markets (pre-match & live) across multiple sports
• Take lead on soccer/football trading, including odds compilation, in-play risk, and settlement
• Analyse real-time sports data, betting trends, market movements, and liability exposure
• Assist in model improvements and implementation of new trading tools/processes
• Monitor competitor pricing and market activity to uphold product competitiveness
• Communicate effectively with risk, BI, and customer support teams on trading issues
• Ensure compliance with trading policies and betting regulations

Required Attributes

• 2+ years sports trading experience with strong all-round sports betting knowledge
• Proven expertise in football/soccer trading (domestic and international markets)
• Excellent numeracy, analytical skills, and ability to make quick decisions under pressure
• Collaborative, reliable, and committed to operation continuity (including non-standard hours)
• Strong command of trading tools, systems, and Excel/data platforms