Sports Trader

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the trading systems to maximise volume of trades while consistently hitting target performance metrics.
• Monitor live markets and trading activity, identifying patterns, inefficiencies and emerging opportunities to support strategy development and optimisation.
• Provide practical, real-time feedback to developers and quants to improve trading models, execution logic and system performance.
• Work closely with the operational support team to streamline and optimise the end-to-end trading pipeline.
• Troubleshoot and resolve practical problems quickly to minimise trading downtime and risk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 1+ year of experience as a sports trader. 
• BSc in Mathematics or a related quantitative discipline (e.g. Physics, Economics, Engineering) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns and draw practical conclusions.
• Strong work ethic with a genuine desire to succeed in a results-oriented environment.
• Ability to execute instructions precisely while clearly communicating technical issues or observations.
• Comfortable balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, managing time effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, including weekends, early mornings and late nights, aligned with global sporting schedules.
• A good understanding of betting markets, exchanges or prediction markets is highly beneficial.
• Proactive mindset with a natural curiosity to question, refine and improve processes.

Benefits

• Salary depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Pension plan.

About
Technology is at the heart of our business and has produced consistent and significant results. We are a small but rapidly growing team of mathematicians, data scientists and software engineers constantly striving to refine our world class statistical models while also researching and deploying new ones.Our work bridges three domains, each challenging in its own right - iGaming, quantitative research and software development. This convergence demands a rare blend of skills and creativity to identify and capitalise on inefficiencies across the iGaming landscape. The opportunities are vast, but we are only as good as the people we bring on board.As a startup, we offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll work on impactful projects and have the autonomy to explore new ideas. In-person collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do, and we are always looking for individuals who can contribute their unique perspectives and talents to help us stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry.At White Swan Data, we recognise that building a diverse and inclusive workforce within a highly technical field presents both opportunities and challenges. We recognise the value that a variety of perspectives can bring to innovation, problem-solving, and business success. A team composed of individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking fosters creativity, enhances decision-making, and ultimately strengthens our ability to tackle complex challenges.