About Us

Racing and Sports has operated successfully for over twenty years and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2021 (RTH), raising capital to fund key investments to drive rapid growth through innovation, product diversification and international expansion. Racing and Sports are a leading global provider of technology solutions, data and analytics products, and digital and media services for the dynamic racing, sports and wagering industries globally. We are focused on providing targeted and high-quality solutions to our clients and working together to achieve a commercially advantageous outcome in every situation.

Benefits of working with us

• Be part of a dynamic and fast growing ASX listed global technology company, a rare opportunity in UK!

• Join a passionate, diverse and friendly team who love what they do,

• Chance to have a real impact on the business with increasing opportunities that grow as we do

• Highly competitive remuneration, flexible work environment, birthday Leave and many more fantastic benefits available!

The Role

The Racing Trader plays a critical role in the execution of pricing, trading and risk management strategies across thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound markets. This role demands a deep understanding of racing, sharp trading instincts and strong analytical skills. Operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, you will be expected to make accurate, timely decisions that directly impact trading performance, customer outcomes and business profitability. This role suits someone passionate about racing, driven by data and technology, and eager to shape the future of racing wagering.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Set and trade prices across a wide range of racing markets with insight, accuracy and efficiency.

• Monitor live betting activity and manage liabilities in real time.

• Analyse market movements and customer behaviour to inform trading decisions.

• Support customer profiling and segmentation to optimise risk management.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Contribute proactively to the continuous refinement of trading strategy and products.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (technology, product, operations).

• Identify and implement improvements to trading tools, pricing models and operational processes.

Essential Skills

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with excellent numerical reasoning.

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision, particularly under pressure.

• Ability to interpret and react to dynamic market conditions in real time.

• Strong understanding of betting markets, probabilities and risk management principles.

• Experience with betting exchanges, trading platforms or pricing systems.

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team.

• Well-developed organisational skills and a structured approach to work.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.

• Fluent in English.

• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, R, VBA) are an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• A genuine passion for racing - this is non-negotiable.

• Inquisitive and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• Composed and decisive under pressure.

• Highly analytical with strong instincts for numbers, patterns and probabilities.

• A team player who enjoys contributing to shared goals and collective success.

• Comfortable making data-driven decisions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Professional, accountable and dependable in all interactions and responsibilities.

• Resilient and able to manage workload in a live trading environment.

• Passionate about delivering a best-in-class racing betting experience to our customers.

• Adaptable and flexible - including willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required.

For any questions, please email us on recruitment@racingandsports.com.

To Apply

If this role is for you, hit the APPLY button now .The successful candidate must possess the right to work in United Kingdom (fulltime rights) and be willing to undergo a Criminal Background Check as a pre-requisite to employment. Racing and Sports is an equal opportunity employer, whereby all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applications close 27 June 2025

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