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

Blueion Support Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A sports trading company in Johannesburg is seeking experienced All-Round Sports Traders to manage and price betting markets with a focus on soccer. Candidates should have over 2 years of trading experience, strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure, and expertise in trade tools. The role involves monitoring competitor activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers unique challenges in a dynamic environment and requires commitment to operational continuity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sports trading experience.
• Expertise in football/soccer trading.
• Strong command of trading tools and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Price and manage betting markets across multiple sports.
• Lead soccer trading including odds compilation.
• Analyse sports data and betting trends.
• Ensure compliance with trading policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Football trading expertise

Decision-making under pressure

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Trading tools

Job description

Overview

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

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 28, 2025

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
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