About Us

At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to “Bring Excitement to Life” for our 2 million customers (and growing!). We do this by over-delivering through our commitment to fun, challenging the status quo and living our values. As part of the Flutter Group, we’re a global player, but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin we’re a tight knit group of 1,300 teammates (of which over half are in our Tech and Data Science teams!).

We are a significant contributor to the Australian economy through racing and sporting codes and we are committed to having a positive impact in society by supporting our customers, our communities and our employees. Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. 

In 2023, we were a recipient of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies for our focus on career development and awarded the Top 10 Workplaces for Women through Work180. Our commitment to making Sportsbet the best place to work is never-ending. 

About the Role

As a Sports Trader – Soccer, you will be responsible for managing and evolving our Soccer product, working alongside a diverse, goal-driven team that thrives on collaboration and operational excellence. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our Soccer trading models, handling live trading, and ensuring that our Soccer product remains competitive and profitable.

Reporting directly to the Operational Team Lead, you will also collaborate with global teams to ensure that our Soccer offering continues to grow and improve. This is a great opportunity to combine your passion for soccer with your analytical ability and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

You’ll receive world-class training as you learn the intricacies of sports trading on the job – no prior experience in trading required. The role provides the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of soccer while developing your skills in live trading and risk management. Get ready to work on high-profile events such as top-tier leagues, global tournaments, and exciting football fixtures!

Responsibilities Include

• Sports Models: Utilise our proprietary Soccer models for day-to-day operations, including pre-match and live trading.
• Live Trading: Learn to manage multiple live soccer matches concurrently, applying your analytical skills in real-time.
• Soccer SLA: Set, track, and report on Global Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure operational efficiency.
• Reporting & Performance: Provide support for performance updates against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with teams across various global locations to leverage expertise and support the ongoing expansion of the Soccer code.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with the risk team to monitor and manage liability positions, ensuring optimal risk management during events.
• Product Ownership: Take an active role in developing and evolving the Soccer product, contributing to its growth and success.

We don’t expect anyone to walk in the door and know everything at the start, so we take our training seriously and make sure that the successful candidate is well supported. This role is a hybrid position, with the ability to work from home a few days per week. However, during the initial training and onboarding, we require most days to be in the office for hands-on learning.

What we’ll need from you

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking capability, and the ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to stay organised and efficient, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, relational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders globally and locally.
• Display resilience and initiative, while acting with a high level of integrity.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in (mathematics, statistics, analytics, finance, accounting, etc.) OR strong ability & interest in data and numbers.

If you're ready to kick-start your career in sports trading, whether you're a recent graduate with a background in finance, economics, statistics, or a related field, or someone looking to change careers and apply your analytical skills to the world of soccer and sports, we want to hear from you!

The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus, here’s some of our other perks:

• 25 days annual leave (that’s right, a whole extra week!)
• Genuine flexible working policy with a $800 work from home office allowance
• Weekly concierge service including free massages, manicure/nail appointments – all onsite!
• Daily fresh fruit, free breakfast, sparkling water and Kombucha on tap in the office (did we mention we have a bar fridge for Thursday night drinks!?)
• Development budget to send you to conferences, events, courses and other learning opportunities.
• End of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool table
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and a Circle In membership
• Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review candidates within 2 weeks of advertising. Be sure to check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram page, Sportsbet LinkedIn page as well our careers website for more information and insight into our culture. 

What’s the Green Tick Feeling?  

Well, it’s different for everyone, yet unites us all. It’s the feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career, it could working on an industry leading project, or it could be making it to school pick up in time. It's all the little and big things that make you feel like you’re thriving when working at Sportsbet. 

We’re an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are – so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best. 

Ready for your Green Tick Feeling? Apply now