At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead football trading strategies and make evidence-based decisions to enhance performance.
- Company: Dynamic betting company with a focus on innovative trading strategies.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of football betting with your expertise and insights.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in football trading and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Head of Football Trading (Hybrid | London-Compatible)
Elite football betting minds wanted.
Please note: this role cannot provide sponsorship. Applicants must have existing right to work.
We're hiring a
Head of Football Trading to lead the human intelligence layer behind a sophisticated, model-driven football betting strategy.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how expert football judgement and quantitative research combine to create a genuine edge in the betting markets.
You'll work alongside experienced quants and traders, owning the framework that determines when to trust the model, when to challenge it, and how to turn football insight into profitable trading decisions.
- What you'll be doing
- Lead the subjective trading overlay for a model-led football betting operation.
- Analyse tactical, team news, market and contextual factors the models may not capture.
- Make evidence-based trading decisions to enhance performance and manage risk.
- Partner with quantitative researchers to continuously improve models and processes.
- Build and lead a high-performing football trading team as the function grows.
We\u2019re looking for someone with
- Extensive experience trading football betting markets (Asian Handicap, Totals and 1X2).
- Strong understanding of probabilities, EV, CLV and value-based betting.
- Deep football knowledge across leagues, tactics, line-ups and player impact.
- A disciplined, evidence-led approach that balances data with expert judgement.
- Experience working in analytical betting, odds compiling, syndicates or model-led trading environments.
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Head of Football Trading employer: Venture Up
Venture Up offers an exceptional work environment for Quantitative Researchers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within a prestigious Oxford hedge fund. Employees benefit from autonomy in their projects, access to advanced analytics tools, and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to impactful trading strategies in a dynamic market. The greenfield setting encourages creativity and the exploration of new ideas, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
