Trading Director

Posted 7 Days Ago
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28 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Sports • Consulting • Esports
The Role
Lead and build the Trading and Risk Management team, oversee daily trading activities, and report on operational risk strategies in a sports betting environment.
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About us

LSports is a world-leading sports data provider, trusted by sportsbooks worldwide to deliver real-time data with unmatched accuracy and reliability. With technology that drives smarter trading and deeper engagement, we empower bookmakers to grow, innovate, and stay ahead of the game.

If you’re passionate about sports and technology and want to make your mark in a fast-moving industry, don't miss this chance! Step onto the field with us and help build the future of sports data – We are looking for a talented Trading/Risk Management Operator Team Leader

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and build the new Trading and Risk Management team, focusing on managed risk solutions for the betting industry.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor operational risk strategies to safeguard exposure and manage liabilities for betting operations.
  • Oversee daily trading activities and make real-time decisions/adjustments based on market movements and betting activities.
  • Drive team performance through hands-on coaching and mentoring, ensuring operational consistency and high performance.
  • Design and deliver key risk reporting (dashboards and reports) to leadership, translating complex trading data into strategic insights.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in the sports betting or iGaming sector, managing teams within Trading, Risk, or Operations.
  • Proven ability to manage and lead an operational team in a high-stakes, fast-paced setting.
  • Deep industry expertise in sports betting, including bet types, sportsbook mechanics, and managing liabilities and exposure.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration across internal business units.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expertise in advanced trading platforms, risk management systems (e.g., odds compilation tools), and data analytics tools for real-time monitoring.
  • Based in Europe.
  • Fluent English (spoken and written).

Bonus Points if you have:

  • Experience in building a trading or risk team from the ground up.
  • Strong project and program management capabilities to drive cross-functional risk initiatives.
  • Knowledge of specific regulatory environments and compliance requirements within the global betting market.
  • Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools or risk management platforms.

Top Skills

Advanced Trading Platforms
Data Analytics Tools
Odds Compilation Tools
Risk Management Systems
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The Company
Ashkelon
233 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

LSports aspires to lead the sports data industry by creating unique technologies in order to provide business advantages to our partners.
Using our advanced sports technology, we collect and process enormous amounts of sports data in real-time. AI, ML, and CV are only some of the mechanics used to create the fastest and most trustworthy database, ultimately sent to our partners.
We’re here to meet your needs. Creating innovative solutions to suit our partners' requirements is our main goal at LSports. We focus on making customizable and personalized services that will offer the best products possible

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