Junior Trader

Sporting Solutions
Manchester
2 weeks ago
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About the Company- The Trading team are responsible for pricing and trading all aspects of a range of different sports & events. The trading team is made up of approx. 80 traders, reporting into a Head of Function/Head of Sport. The overall team is headed up by the Head of Trading Operations.



About the Role- Reporting to the Senior Trader, the Junior Trader will be responsible for specifically targeted at ‘in-play trading’ and ‘market monitoring’ but encompasses all stages of the market life-cycle including quality assurance at each stage of the process in order to maximise revenues and minimise client contacts.



Responsibilities- The main responsibilities are but not limited to:



  • Trading on a variety of events across a number of Sports, with a specific focus on high volume trading
  • Preparing trading models for in-play events through accurate entry of pricing variables using the underlying market as a basis
  • Providing timely manipulation of trading models/platforms and monitoring of market conditions to maintain accurate pre-match outputs for both in-play and non-live events
  • Ensuring accurate entry of in-play match data for in-play events
  • Analysing and recording trading performance for future reference and performance management
  • Maintaining a multitude of databases relating to the relevant sports and competitions
  • Having awareness of wholesale client requirements depending on sport/jurisdiction/market liquidity
  • Reporting on model/pricing/feed provider issues to Senior Trading team
  • Communicating with Front Line Support and Risk departments during trading to ensure accurate and efficient service is provided to all clients
  • Gaining a basic working knowledge and understanding of all Sporting Solutions systems and processes to maximise trading efficiency
  • Successfully completing all internal and external training courses where applicable


Qualifications-



  • Excellent attention to detail
  • An ability to effectively manage workloads and follow tasks to a resolution
  • A willingness to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends
  • An interest or knowledge of spread betting
  • Database/Coding skills
  • A Quantitative degree or similar



Equal Opportunity Statement- Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

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