Junior Bookmaking Trading Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Bookmaking Trading Specialist to join our dynamic Sports and Racing team. This is a pivotal, hands‑on role at the core of our sportsbook operations, encompassing pre‑match and in‑play trading, expert odds compilation, racing risk management, and strategic product‑level content management. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and contribute significantly to our commercial objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the daily Sports and Racing boost program, handling scheduling, pricing, and deployment.
• Compile narrative‑led pre‑match Price Boosts and BetBuilders using media and market intelligence.
• Develop pre‑packaged, commercially sound BetBuilders for key sporting events.
• Support live, in‑play Price Boosts and BetBuilders, reacting swiftly to event developments.
• Compile odds for niche markets (transfers, next manager, novelties) and manage liabilities.
• Deliver rapid, accurate reactive pricing for PR, media, and social media requests.
• Optimize front‑end sportsbook content, including market ordering, lobbies, and carousels.
• Support UK sporting calendar strategy across Trading, Risk, and Analytics functions.
• Manage daily racing odds alongside automated and managed trading service platforms.
• Monitor and mitigate daily racing liability across UK and Irish race meetings.
• Identify and manage high‑value or sharp racing customer activity per risk policy.
• Provide data modelling, insights, and reporting to the Bookmaking Strategy & Analytics team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a sportsbook trading or bookmaking role, with comprehensive knowledge of UK sports markets.
• Practical experience in compiling odds across diverse sports and market types, including specials and novelties.
• Strong familiarity with racing markets, daily odds, and robust risk management processes.
• Ability to expertly interpret team news, media narratives, and live event data to craft commercially attractive, narrative‑driven offers.
• Comfortable and adept at working within a structured rotating shift pattern, including evenings and weekends.
• In‑depth knowledge of BetBuilder products and in‑play trading workflows.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with or integrating automated and managed trading service platforms.
• Exposure to sportsbook product management, including lobby and content configuration.
• Experience in supporting or contributing to analytical or strategic functions within a betting operation.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working– 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home.
• Workation– take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
• Plenty of time to recharge– 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
• Invest in your future– we match pension contributions up to 6%.
• Comprehensive healthcare– BUPA coverage, including pre‑existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
• Wellbeing allowance– £250 annual allowance to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
• A great workplace experience– talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis.
• A social culture you’ll love– regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for more fun.
• Support for growing families– up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
• Stay active & save money– cycle‑to‑work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving.
• Work in style– at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner, just a 2‑minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
• And there’s more…– we’ll share additional perks related to your role when you speak with our Talent Acquisition team.