Senior Sports Trader

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic UK-licensed betting service in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Sports Trader with 3-5 years of experience in sports trading. The role involves pricing and managing markets across various sports, real-time risk management, and developing trading strategies tailored for a WhatsApp-based platform. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of UK betting markets. This full-time role requires working evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sports trading, preferably in a UK-regulated environment.
• Strong instinct for risk management and fast-paced decision-making.
• Experience in direct-to-client or concierge betting (e.g., WhatsApp or Telegram) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Price and manage markets across major sports, including football, tennis, and horse racing.
• Monitor liabilities and market exposure in real time, making adjustments to odds.
• Execute tailored trading strategies within a WhatsApp-based betting model.

Skills

Sports trading experience

Risk management

Analytical thinking

UK betting market knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Betfair

BetRadar

Advanced spreadsheets

Job description

Senior Sports Trader

Join a Fast-Growing, Tech-Driven UK Betting Service, WhatsApp-Based Trading

Cape Town | R30 000-R35 000 | Office-Based | Shift Rotation (9am-6pm & 6pm-10pm), Weekends Included

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic, rapidly expanding UK-licensed betting service that is changing the game with a WhatsApp-first approach. By combining real-time communication, sharp market pricing, and a high-touch service model, they cater to a discerning client base of serious sports bettors and VIPs. With innovation at its core, the business is redefining the customer experience in the betting industry while operating within full UKGC compliance.

The Role: Senior Sports Trader

As a Senior Sports Trader, you will play a pivotal role in pricing, managing risk, and overseeing trading performance across multiple sports. You will be instrumental in developing and executing trading strategies tailored to a direct-to-client WhatsApp platform, ensuring both competitiveness and profitability in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Price and manage pre-match and in-play markets across major sports, including football, tennis, and horse racing
• Monitor liabilities and market exposure in real time, making adjustments to odds as necessary
• Identify and flag sharp bettors, market inefficiencies, and arbitrage risks
• Execute tailored trading strategies within a WhatsApp-based concierge betting model
• Liaise with customer-facing staff and clients to confirm bets, apply limits, and respond to real-time requests
• Collaborate with compliance and operations teams to ensure UKGC, AML, KYC, and RG adherence
• Analyse customer activity to enhance trading strategy and improve margin
• Support, mentor, and guide junior members of the trading team

About You

• 3-5 years of experience in sports trading, preferably in a UK-regulated environment
• Deep understanding of UK and international betting markets, especially football and horse racing
• Strong instinct for risk management and fast-paced decision-making
• Proficient in using trading tools such as Betfair, BetRadar, APIs, and advanced spreadsheets
• Experience in direct-to-client or concierge betting (e.g., WhatsApp or Telegram) is highly desirable
• Able to work evenings and weekends on a rotational basis
• High attention to detail, analytical thinker, and numerically strong
• Based in Cape Town and willing to work on-site full-time
• Must have no strong regional accent to ensure clear communication in a UK market context
• Sound knowledge of UKGC compliance and responsible gambling practices