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Senior Trader

LSportsIrland
Work model
Office
Experience
5+ years
Employment
Full Time
Compensation
Not disclosed
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Description

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 Senior Trader.

What You'll Do

  • Set up, maintain, and dynamically update market, limit, and tier configurations for client sportsbooks as live sports events unfold.
  • Analyze complex trading and risk performance reports to optimize client, market, and competition limits.
  • Onboard new client sportsbooks onto DEFEND (LSports' proprietary risk product) and execute their customized trading priorities.
  • Lead regular performance review calls directly with sportsbook client leadership.
  • Collaborate closely with internal Data Science teams to refine player segmentation, bet scoring, and risk algorithms.
  • Serve as the in-house voice of the trader to shape the product roadmap alongside Product and Engineering teams.
  • Travel to client sites to deliver platform training and consult on sportsbook strategies.
  • Train global colleagues and run trading knowledge-sharing sessions across the organization.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Trader or Risk Manager within a sportsbook operator or a B2B sports data/betting supplier.
  • Hands-on proficiency in market configuration, liability management, limit setting, and bet delay parameters.
  • Data-driven mindset: highly proficient in reporting and data tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, SQL, and BI dashboards like Power BI or Tableau) to identify trends and actionable insights behind numbers.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable interfacing directly with external clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Collaborative team player who excels in an agile environment and helps set operational quality standards.

Bonus Points if you have

  • Deep trading expertise across diverse sports and specialized market types beyond football/soccer.
  • Direct experience with risk management tooling, machine learning player segmentation, or automated bet scoring models.
  • Experience supporting sportsbooks operating in non-European regulated markets (e.g., US, LATAM, APAC).

Life at LSports

We're honest with each other and open to new ideas. We challenge ourselves to excel, knowing that good relationships never come at the expense of professionalism. We're dynamic, always growing and improving to stay on top.

Come join a team that's all about winning together, with integrity and heart.