Head of Sportsbook & Trading

• Fully remote
• Reports to: Director of Revenue & Commercial
• Competitive salary offered

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day sporting operations, ensuring a best-in-class sports betting product. This role involves leading the sports team, optimizing trading strategies, and fostering a data-driven culture with accountability and ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a first-class sports betting experience – Oversee event coverage, market offerings, and odds, ensuring competitive positioning, quick and accurate bet settlements, and fair dispute resolutions;
• Refine and execute the Sports Strategy – Work alongside Revenue teams to finalize the medium-term strategy, while driving its tactical execution;
• Enhance UX with Product & Commercial teams – Prioritize a player-centric, mobile-first betting experience with an intuitive interface;
• Develop engaging sports promotions – Collaborate with Gaming, Partnerships, and CRM teams to design and execute compelling promotional campaigns around key sporting events;
• Optimize profitability & sustainable growth – Contribute to pricing strategies that balance market share acquisition and bottom-line growth;
• Define and track performance targets – Work closely with Business Intelligence and Revenue teams to establish KPIs, analyze performance, and adjust strategies accordingly;
• Foster a culture of innovation and passion for sports betting – Lead a high-performing team, encouraging adaptability and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive sportsbook experience – Deep understanding of trading, sportsbook KPIs, and industry success factors, with a proven track record;
• Strong leadership & communication – Ability to lead a team and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach – Comfortable balancing big-picture vision with tactical execution when needed;
• High-pressure decision-making – Experience in managing a 24/7 sportsbook operation, making calm, fair, and strategic decisions in real-time;
• Flexible & dedicated – Understands that sports betting doesn’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule and can balance involvement while delegating effectively;
• Passionate about sports betting – Enthusiastic about the industry and committed to driving innovation and engagement.