Graduate Rugby Sports Trader

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate graduate Rugby Trader to join our well established Rugby Desk.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will be:

• Thoroughly research an event with strong quantitative analysis skills
• Price up an event pre-event using above analysis/weather/team news etc
• Monitor liabilities and update prices pre-event
• Trade event in-running, with prices based on live action and incoming bets
• Accurately settle events
• Manage online bet requests

About you:

• Hold a strong degree preferably in a quantitative subject
• Passionate about Rugby and possess an extensive knowledge in all aspects of the sport
• Work to a very high level and remain calm in a pressured environment
• Very numerate with a sharp betting/trading brain
• Have an interest in betting markets
• Be prepared to work early/late/night shifts to tie in with when the live Rugby matches are taking place

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary entirely depending on skills and experience
• After 6 months’ probation, membership in the Spreadex bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Group Life Assurance at 4 x salary (after 1 months’ service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular company social events
• Private car parking

After 3 months service:

• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Private Health scheme with discounts to gyms, travel and cinema tickets