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Sports Trader (100% remote)
Do you have experience working in the sports betting industry? Sports IQ is seeking a Sports Traders to join our expanding team!
This is a contractor role for 24 hours per week with possibility for additional hours based on business needs and the individual’s performance. We are looking for individuals located in the Asia-Pacific time zone.
About you:
You have an incredible passion and knowledge for US sports - this is critical for the role. You are a team player who can collaborate well with our global team and thrive in an autonomous work environment. We operate in a 100% remote environment, which we recognize is not for everyone. You will thrive if you have superb organization skills and like taking the initiative to connect with your team and the organization.
About the role:
As a Sports Trader at Sports IQ Analytics, you will work in a team of Traders who specialize in US Professional Sports, specifically NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. You will cover multiple sports markets and perform pre-match and live trading. In this role, you’ll build on your existing knowledge of sports and sports betting, developing specialized expertise in multiple sports markets. You’ll collaborate with other Sports IQ teams including pre-game and live game analysts to ensure our data is accurate and current.
Responsibilities:
- Perform time-sensitive pre-match and live sports trading, while providing sports expertise - to ensure high quality of our product
- Monitor real-time US sports events, live data and internal systems
- Report Tech/Trading issues encountered to the Trading manager on duty
- Perform analysis of market trends and observe industry leaders
- Developing a specialization in a specific sport/league
- Building on existing knowledge of the industry’s policies, systems and procedures
Qualifications:
- Strong passion and/or knowledge for US major sports leagues
- Experience in pre-match and live trading, ideally with player props
- Attention to detail, flexibility and resourcefulness in approaching tasks and potential issues
- Familiarity with the betting industry trends
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic and highly dependable
- Ability to work shifts, nights and weekends
- Adaptability is key - we work in a very fast paced environment that requires discipline, strong concentration and ability to multitask
Core competencies:
- Ability to take initiative in identifying issues and bringing up potential solutions
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across the business
- Ability to understand the operational aspect of the business and the bottom-line
- Ability to understand market trends and process optimization
- Ability to achieve a competent level of analytical and technical knowledge
About SIQ:
Sports IQ is an award-winning, rapidly-growing sports betting technology company whose algorithms and platform generate real-time odds for legalized online sports betting, specifically US professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL). The team has over 25 years of experience developing pricing feeds and automation for the sports betting industry. Backed by some of the most impressive sports team executives from the Chicago Cubs, New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and more. As we grow our team, we don’t expect everyone to know everything. What is important is that you are committed to continuous learning so that we find a way to succeed together.
Disclaimer: Due to the nature of our industry, we have zero tolerance for any breaches of our contracts, which includes working for a Competitive Business.
Employment at Sports IQ is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to the role and responsibilities. We prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the law. We also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Job Type: Contract
Salary: From Php414.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least one year of in-play / live trading work experience?
- Which of the major US sports leagues are you most knowledgeable or experienced in?
Experience:
- sports trading: 1 year (Required)
Expected Start Date: 08/21/2023
