Pre Event Trader, Basketball

Let's start with the role 

Working as a Pre Event Basketball Trader, you will be a key part of our expanding Pre-Event Team, responsible for odds compiling and risk management for various Basketball Leagues around the world.
The position sits within our Basketball Team, contributing actively to our commitment to deliver a high-caliber customized betting offer and a best-in-class user experience for our customers.

As Pre Event Trader (Basketball) you will:

• Trade Basketball events by delivering accurate pricing and ensuring the best possible customer experience;


• Odds compiling and end-to-end pricing responsibility for assigned Basketball leagues and special markets;


• Risk management by close monitoring and control of liabilities to ensure risk mitigation;


• Constant monitoring and odds adjustment, based on real-time betting activity and market fluctuations;


• Creation and pricing of basketball betting markets to enhance the product offering in the assigned leagues or to boost localized offering across Kaizen’s footprint;


• Monitoring of customer betting patterns to identify potential risks;


• Work with the in-house team to develop and improve existing models;


• Deliver personal KPIs in line with overall company targets both at Group level as well as per country of operations;


• Collaborate with other traders to optimize pricing and trading strategies;


• Liaise with different Divisions and Departments across Kaizen to ensure excellence of trading operations.

What you will bring

• Passion for basketball, with extensive interest and knowledge, especially in the EuroLeague and other European Leagues;


• Extensive knowledge and passion for Basketball, with a strong understanding of various Leagues and Competitions;


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of core statistics within the sports;


• Comprehension of sports odds;


• Deep understanding of the sports betting industry and its mechanics;


• A degree in a quantitative subject such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc. would be considered an asset;


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to take quick and well-informed decisions and act accordingly;


• Sports enthusiast with a strong data and customer focused mindset and the drive to succeed in a fast paced environment;


• Excellent organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills;


• Fluency in English – both written and spoken;


• Sound knowledge of MS Office programs (particularly MS Excel);


• Willingness to work flexible hours in line with the business and sports calendar requirements including evenings, nights and weekends.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• A buddy will support you with your onboarding


• Hybrid way of working


• Competitive pay & bonus scheme


• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework


• Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-DG1