Senior Data Analyst- Trading

We are KingMakers, a customer-centric tech startup, dedicated to creating innovative products that entertain our customers and keep them engaged both online and through our agency operations. 

Since the successful launch of our first product, BetKing, in 2018, we have continued our momentum and will soon be introducing our newest offering, SuperSportBet, in South Africa. In partnership with the Multichoice Group and SuperSport, SuperSportBet enhances the passion that sports fans have for the game with a world-class sports betting and casino experience. 

As our Kingdom expands, we proudly stand as the leading Sports and Digital Entertainment platform in Africa, and we are still actively hiring an exceptional team of Creators and Innovators across Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East. 

There has never been a better time to join our Kingdom than today! 

Purpose of this role:

The Senior Data Analyst - Trading role exists to drive the success of KingMakers' trading department by managing and analysing high-volume trading data to support strategic decision-making. This role ensures that trading activities are optimized for revenue generation while maintaining high standards of risk management and customer satisfaction. By providing critical insights and fostering effective team collaboration, this position directly contributes to the organization's objectives of delivering a competitive and profitable sports betting product. This role includes mentorship and potential line-management duties.

Key responsibilities / accountabilities:

• Data Management: Oversee the handling and manipulation of trading data to uncover patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Reporting and Insights: Develop, maintain, and enhance reports to support the trading and risk teams, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Strategy and Risk Management: Track and refine pricing strategies, assess and report on risk and exposure, and support commercial forecasts for new markets and products.
• Team and Process Leadership: Facilitate collaboration within the team and across departments, mentor direct reports, and drive process improvements.
• Customer Experience: Ensure that trading products and processes meet high standards of customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Innovation and Quality: Identify trends, maintain attention to detail, and contribute innovative solutions to enhance the trading function.

Qualifications and experience:

• Educational Qualifications: A relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Extensive experience (4+ years) in data analysis with advanced SQL and Python knowledge and BI Reporting tools (Tableau/PowerBI). Experience with Pyspark preferred.

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse large datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in data manipulation and reporting tools, with a solid understanding of mathematical and probabilistic concepts.
• Leadership Abilities: Experience in managing and mentoring teams, with a track record of fostering collaboration and improving team performance.
• Risk Management: In-depth understanding of risk and exposure management, particularly in high-volume trading environments.
• Customer Orientation: Ability to understand and enhance customer experiences through data-driven insights.
• Creative Thinking: Innovative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and develop unique solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision and accuracy in data handling and reporting, minimizing errors and maintaining quality.

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:  

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be: 

• Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.  
• Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.  
• Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.  
• Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.   
• Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less. 
• Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.  
• Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.  
• Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.