About the Racing Trader Role

• Report directly to the AU/Global Trading Manager (Racing).
• Responsible for the accurate and timely provision of events, markets, and odds for our Global Horse Racing betting product.

These would be both feed-driven and manually created including special markets, futures, etc.

In regards to feed-driven data, one must be proactive and tech-savvy in recognizing mismatched/incorrect data and be able to communicate circumstances effectively to relevant internal/external departments.  

• Responsible for liabilities and positions across the entire Horse Racing betting product and making price/market changes in accordance with Trading KPIs and strategy.
• Responsible for monitoring and responding to activity or information that could impact the profitability of the Horse Racing product.
• Monitor appropriate competitor markets and take action as required.  
• Assist risk management with the identification of a customer's / group of customers' risk profiles.
• Coordinate with the internal Sportsbook team on Strategy, Marketing, Promotional, and Operational issues.

Your experience:

• Basic understanding of the methods used that apply to Horse Racing bookmaking odds and percentages.
• A thorough understanding of Horse Racing terms and terminology as well as Form.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Be able to handle high workloads, and be focused on making informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products particularly Excel.
• Understanding of customer profiling and behavioral trends.
• Hard-working, flexible, and enthusiastic about meeting challenges with solutions.
• Industry experience is desirable but not essential for this role.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• They must possess first-class communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• They will have the enthusiasm to drive and enhance our existing product.
• Must be adaptable and work to a high level in a small and close team environment of many nationalities and ages.
• Shift patterns are variable, including days, evenings, weekends, and all public holidays (ex Christmas). Attractive 6 weeks annual leave and remuneration offered.

Benefits

• We are in a fantastic new office near Barangaroo, close to Wynyard station.
• Our office has a sports hub, if you want to challenge a mate to a game of table tennis or darts.
• Fancy a good cup of coffee? We have an in-house barista to get you that perfect cup!
• Many social events to take part in (Melbourne Cup is just one of them).
• Great work life balance and flexibility.
• A continued commitment to employee development.
• Life insurance and income protection plans.
• Wellness benefits.