We are partnering with a leading global iGaming operator to recruit a Sports Trader specializing in US sports. Our client is a tier-1 organization known for innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performance trading culture.
Location: Armenia-Based
Contract Type: Full-time
Seniority: Middle to Senior
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Sports Trader (Middle to Senior) to lead trading operations across specialized desk markets and drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong market expertise, mentor junior traders, and take ownership of complex trading strategies while maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile and manage odds for specialized desk markets, ensuring accuracy and competitive positioning
- Execute pre-match and live trading strategies; optimize decision-making to maximize profitability
- Conduct advanced market trend analysis and competitive intelligence; provide strategic insights to leadership
- Manage sophisticated risk frameworks, including bet limit monitoring and exposure analysis
- Monitor real-time sports events and react dynamically to market shifts
- Lead database management and resolve complex sportsbook-related escalations
- Mentor and coach junior traders; drive operational best practices across the desk
- Update and maintain trading databases to support accurate, data-driven decisions
- Cover trading responsibilities on other desks as needed; serve as a liaison across teams and departments
- Drive continuous improvement in trading systems and processes
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 4–6 years of professional sports trading experience (pre-match and live trading)
- Deep expertise in sports betting markets (odds structures, bet types, market trends, edge identification)
- Advanced proficiency with sports trading systems and tools
- Strong risk management discipline and analytical capability in pattern recognition
- Demonstrable knowledge of industry policies, regulations, and operational procedures
- Proven track record of trading performance and consistency
- Strong verbal and written communication; ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Experience collaborating effectively across multi-functional teams
- High attention to detail; commitment to quality and accuracy
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-moving, high-pressure environments
- Passion for US sports (American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Baseball)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online gaming, sports betting, or iGaming industries
- Understanding of gambling regulations and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of customer retention and lifecycle strategies
- Strong business acumen and market insights
- Proven mentoring or team leadership experience
- Analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and proactive mindset
- Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to shape trading strategy and mentor the next generation
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced trading environment
- Clear pathway for career progression
- Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure
