Head Of Risk & Trading (Igaming)

TL;DR

Head of Risk & Trading (Igaming): Managing sports platform operations, developing and implementing strategies to create and price new events, and ensuring effective risk management and pricing accuracy with an accent on risk exposure and evaluation of operational processes. Focus on market trends, customer behavior, and risk patterns to inform trading strategies and improve overall performance.

Location: Remote

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 a year

Company

hirify.global unpacks sports gaming into social, free-to-play games for all types of sports fans.

What you will do

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies tailored to sports gaming operations.
• Oversee daily trading activities, including pricing, market-making, and the management of trading limits.
• Develop and utilize analytics and modeling techniques to assess market trends, customer behavior, and risk patterns.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of risk analysts and traders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align risk and trading strategies with overall business goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities in the sports gaming landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in risk management within sports betting or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions quickly.
• Knowledge of sports betting markets and trends, with a deep understanding of betting lines, odds, and pricing models.
• Familiarity with sports data and analytics tools, such as sports data feeds and statistical models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Top tier compensation + benefits package
• Flexibility to work remotely
• Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and international environment
• Informal, friendly and knowledge-sharing environment
• An interesting and challenging job that allows you to explore paths to creating successful software solutions