Quant Trader (Sports Event Market Making)

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsA Sports Prediction Market Trader operates at the intersection of data analytics, financial expertise, and a passion for sports. This role involves market-making in sports prediction contracts and managing risk in sports prediction markets. The trader’s objective is to leverage their understanding of both sports and market dynamics to maximize profits while carefully managing risks.A Sports Prediction Market Trader operates at the intersection of data analytics, financial expertise, and a passion for sports. This role involves market-making in sports prediction contracts and managing risk in sports prediction markets. The trader’s objective is to leverage their understanding of both sports and market dynamics to maximize profits while carefully managing risks.Key Responsibilities

Market Making and Trade Execution: Systematically providing liquidity by posting buy and sell offers, narrowing spreads, and facilitating efficient market operations as appropriateMarket Analysis: Continuously monitor a wide range of sports prediction markets—including but not limited to soccer, basketball, baseball, football, and emerging eSports—for price movements, liquidity, and volatility. Analyze historical data, trends, and live odds to identify trading opportunitiesRisk Management: Monitor overall portfolio risk, position limits, and exposure caps to stay within risk tolerance. Adjust strategies based on variance, probability shifts, and new informationTrading Operations (BAU): Test and provide liquidity for new sports contracts when listedTrading Development: Collaborate with developers and risk managers to improve the trading infrastructure, including connectivity, pricing, execution, and booking logic

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees are an asset5+ years of profitable sports prediction trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading firm, or market-making shopDemonstrated experience in successfully building and managing tradesFamiliarity with Python and a keen interest in expanding your technical skillsetStrong critical thinking skills and a commitment to continuous improvementExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detailAdaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environmentsExperience with prediction market platforms, sports betting exchanges, or similar financial environmentsAbility to work effectively under pressure and in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Typical Day-to-Day Activities

Monitor 24/7 market activity and update trading models with the latest data in collaboration with the teamConduct pre-market and post-market analyses of upcoming sporting events, identifying key opportunities and risksPlace trades across multiple markets, responding to changes in live odds, news reports, and betting flowsCommunicate with team members to discuss strategies, notable events, and market shiftsMonitor active positions, adjust orders, and hedge exposures throughout the dayAnalyze trade outcomes and refine predictive models for future eventsPrepare end-of-day summaries, performance reviews, and compliance reports

Seniority level

Seniority level Not ApplicableEmployment type

Employment type Full-timeJob function

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