Sportradar
Trading Analyst
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Company Description
We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.
Job Description
Live sport. Real-time decisions. Global betting markets. Join one of the industry's leading Managed Trading Services teams and help shape the trading strategies behind sportsbooks across the world.
Due to some exciting growth here at Sportradar we are seeking a Trading Analyst with exceptional betting knowledge to join our MTS team in Central London. MTS is Sportradar's premium end-to-end trading and risk management solution, trusted by sportsbooks and lotteries around the world. Our analysts sit at the heart of the action, combining sports expertise, market awareness, risk management and data-driven decision making to help operators manage their betting offering across both pre-match and live events.
As a Trading Analyst you will be responsible for the daily operation of Sportradar's Managed Trading Service.
The Challenge
- Be at the centre of the action by monitoring live sporting events and reacting to market developments in real time.
- Manage client risk exposure across a diverse portfolio of sports, competitions and betting markets.
- Analyse betting activity, market movements and customer behaviour to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
- Investigate unusual betting patterns and provide insights into market activity.
- Explore and interrogate betting data by analysing a growing global client base.
- Delivering timely and insightful responses to trading and betting-related enquiries.
- Use data to tell the story behind trading performance, turning complex data into clear insights and reports for stakeholders.
- Continuously challenge existing approaches and contribute to improvements in trading performance, processes and profitability.
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About You
- Strong familiarity with a wide range of sports, especially those popular in UK, European, and US betting markets.
- Extensive knowledge of betting markets, odds structures, and risk management of core betting sports (UK, European and US).
- In-depth understanding of odds correlation between betting markets.
- Exceptional mathematical skills, with proficiency in Excel or SQL for odds analysis.
- Experience working in a similar role within sports or betting industry would be advantageous.
- Dependable decision-making skills when under a time pressure like the trading environment.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Experience using data visualization tools.
- Ability to take immediate action in a fast-moving trading environment.
- An initiative-taking team player, able to work with new teams.
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
- Flexibility to work with shift-based patterns.
To make sure that your profile aligns well with our team, please answer the following questions in your cover letter.
- What aspects of your current role or career path have motivated you to seek new opportunities, and what specifically attracts you to this position at Sportradar?
- What do you expect to be doing on a day to day basis as a Trading Analyst?
- Why do you think you are suited to this role? Please share about your sports betting experience: can you describe your experience with different types of bets and what types of sports do you primarily bet on?
Our Offer
- A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
- Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
- A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
- Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme.
- Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
- Online training videos.
- Sports 24/7. If you like sports, we’ve got TVs streaming live footage of the world’s biggest events!
- Private health care and a company pension plan together with Gym Membership scheme.
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Our Recruitment Process
- Initial Screening: to understand your background and expectations.
- Assessment: online assessment to showcase your betting skills.
- Two Hiring Team Interviews: Meet with the Hiring team and Hiring Manager to dive into your expertise, as also discuss team fit.
- Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!
While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation—both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.
Additional Information
At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!
Compensation: up to GBP 30000 - yearly
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