Sports Prediction Market Trader

About the job

A Sports Prediction Market Trader operates at the intersection of data analytics, financial expertise, and a passion for sports. This role involves market-making in sports prediction contracts and managing risk in sports prediction markets. The trader’s objective is to leverage their understanding of both sports and market dynamics to maximize profits while carefully managing risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Making and Trade Execution: Systematically providing liquidity by posting buy and sell offers, narrowing spreads, and facilitating efficient market operations as appropriate

• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor a wide range of sports prediction markets—including but not limited to soccer, basketball, baseball, football, and emerging eSports—for price movements, liquidity, and volatility. Analyze historical data, trends, and live odds to identify trading opportunities

• Risk Management: Monitor overall portfolio risk, position limits, and exposure caps to stay within risk tolerance. Adjust strategies based on variance, probability shifts, and new information

• Trading Operations (BAU): Test and provide liquidity for new sports contracts when listed

• Trading Development: Collaborate with developers and risk managers to improve the trading infrastructure, including connectivity, pricing, execution, and booking logic

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees are an asset

• 5+ years of profitable sports prediction trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading firm, or market-making shop

• Demonstrated experience in successfully building and managing trades

• Familiarity with Python and a keen interest in expanding your technical skillset

• Strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to continuous improvement

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail

• Adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and responsibility, and thrive in fast- paced, competitive environments

• Experience with prediction market platforms, sports betting exchanges, or similar financial environments

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Typical Day-to-Day Activities

• Monitor 24/7 market activity and update trading models with the latest data in collaboration with the team

• Conduct pre-market and post-market analyses of upcoming sporting events, identifying key opportunities and risks

• Place trades across multiple markets, responding to changes in live odds, news reports, and betting flows

• Communicate with team members to discuss strategies, notable events, and market shifts

• Monitor active positions, adjust orders, and hedge exposures throughout the day

• Analyze trade outcomes and refine predictive models for future events

• Prepare end-of-day summaries, performance reviews, and compliance reports

Job Description – Quant Trader

Industry: Digital Assets / Crypto Trading

Overview

A leading digital asset trading firm is seeking an experienced Quant Trader to join its Quantitative Trading team. This team is responsible for executing and managing risk across a broad range of crypto products, including spot and derivative instruments, within highly dynamic and fast-moving markets.

The role sits at the intersection of quantitative research, systematic trading, and real- time market execution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in strategy execution, performance optimisation, and risk management, while working closely with trading developers and quantitative researchers to continuously enhance trading systems and decision-making frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage systematic trading strategies across spot and derivative crypto products, ensuring robust performance and disciplined risk control

• Oversee day-to-day trading operations, optimising the use of resources to ensure efficient execution and operational resilience

• Monitor, analyse, and report daily market conditions, trading performance, risk exposures, P&L, and other key trading metrics

• Perform detailed post-trade and performance analysis to identify inefficiencies, refine strategies, and improve algorithmic outcomes

• Collaborate closely with trading developers and engineers to enhance pricing models, execution logic, booking processes, and trading infrastructure

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of trading frameworks, tooling, and automation within a high-frequency, data-driven environment

• Apply advanced analytical techniques and AI-driven tools to enhance productivity, insight generation, and trading effectiveness

• Maintain strong risk awareness and decision discipline during periods of market volatility and high pressure

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field from a top- tier global university

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in systematic, quantitative, or electronic trading environments (crypto, FX, equities, or derivatives)

• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java, with a clear appetite to deepen technical expertise

• Proven experience working with data-intensive systems and algorithmic trading strategies

• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI and advanced analytical tools to increase efficiency and output

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to perform decisively and accurately under pressure in fast-paced trading environments

• Strong communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with engineering and quantitative teams

Job Title: Institutional Business Development Manager (East Asia)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global digital asset exchange, supporting the growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Their mission is to enable secure, efficient, and intelligent digital asset trading, helping shape the future of finance.

As one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the market, our client offers a high-impact, fast-paced environment where innovation and ownership are strongly encouraged. This role is ideal for an institutional business development professional with deep knowledge of the East Asian market and strong experience working with API-driven trading clients.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional Client Development (East Asia Focus)

• Identify, target, and onboard institutional clients across East Asia, including market makers, brokers, proprietary trading firms, and other API-first trading entities.

• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships by understanding client trading strategies, infrastructure, and liquidity requirements.

Commercial Negotiation & Deal Execution

• Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations, ensuring commercially sound and mutually beneficial partnership structures.

• Drive cooperation agreements to successful closure while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and trust.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Contribution

• Monitor institutional trading trends, API usage patterns, competitor activity, and regional market dynamics across East Asia.

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support product development and regional growth strategies.

Client Support & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for institutional API clients.

• Work closely with internal technical and product teams to support API integrations, resolve issues, and optimise client trading performance.

• Strengthen client engagement to drive sustained growth in API trading volumes.

Performance & Growth Delivery

• Own and deliver against individual and regional KPIs, including institutional client acquisition and API trading volume growth.

• Contribute to broader institutional expansion initiatives and long-term growth objectives.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in institutional business development or sales within digital assets, financial services, fintech, or high-growth technology environments.

• Proven experience working with institutional or API-based trading clients such as market makers, brokers, or quantitative trading firms.

Technical & Market Expertise

• Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets and institutional trading infrastructure.

• Familiarity with API trading systems, high-frequency trading, quantitative strategies, and liquidity provision models.

• Comfortable discussing API specifications, data transmission, and integration workflows with technical stakeholders.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.

• Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across global, cross- functional teams.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Japanese and English, or Chinese and English, is required.

• Additional East Asian language capabilities are a strong advantage.

Confidential Job Description

Role: TradFi Product & Business Lead (MT5)

Location: Relocation to Abu Dhabi (UAE) or Malaysia (supported)

Industry: Digital Assets / Financial Markets

About the Company (Confidential)

Our client is a leading global digital asset exchange, recognised for its scale, reliability, and innovation across derivatives, spot trading, and institutional-grade financial products. With tens of millions of users worldwide, the business operates at the intersection of crypto and traditional financial markets (TradFi), offering professional- grade infrastructure, deep liquidity, and a highly performant trading environment.

The company is known for its strong product culture, data-driven decision-making, and commitment to building fair, transparent, and user-centric trading experiences for both retail and institutional clients.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, business-critical role responsible for owning and scaling the TradFi product line built on the MT5 platform. The position sits at the intersection of product, business strategy, growth, and risk, with full ownership of the product line’s direction and performance.

The successful candidate will act as a business owner, driving strategy from market insight through to execution, while leading cross-functional teams and managing key external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategic planning and growth of the TradFi product line (MT5-based), setting clear business goals and defining mid-to-long-term roadmaps

• Operate from a business-first perspective, balancing product design, go-to- market strategy, commercial performance, and risk management

• Deeply understand user segments (Retail clients, IBs, partners) and translate insights into differentiated trading products and user experiences

• Ensure the product maintains a competitive and market-leading position within FX, CFDs, and related TradFi markets

• Build and manage strategic external partnerships, including MT5 providers and liquidity partners

• Define and track core KPIs, using data to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and refine strategy

• Lead and motivate a cross-functional team, collaborating closely with Marketing, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Risk to drive execution

• Act as a senior stakeholder in decision-making, ensuring alignment between commercial objectives and regulatory/risk considerations

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in product, business, or growth roles within FX, equities, CFDs, or TradFi platforms

• Strong exposure to MT4/MT5 ecosystems (highly preferred)

• Proven experience owning or managing a full business line end-to-end, not just feature delivery

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to set strategy and execute based on market analysis, competition, and user behaviour

• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional influence, with experience driving alignment across multiple teams

• Highly data-driven, with the ability to derive insight from metrics and translate analysis into action

• Fluent English required, with the ability to work directly with global stakeholders and external partners

• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is required, as the role involves close collaboration with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and teams

Head of Risk Management

The Role

This is a senior, strategic role responsible for designing, leading, and scaling the market surveillance and risk management framework across the organisation’s European entity/entities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring market integrity, regulatory compliance (including MiCA), and robust risk governance across trading activities and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Market Surveillance and Risk Management function for the organisation.

• Design and implement frameworks to detect market manipulation, abusive behaviour, wash trading, insider trading, and other suspicious activities.

• Oversee real-time surveillance systems, alerts, escalation processes, and investigation workflows.

• Ensure ongoing alignment with MiCA requirements, including market abuse, conduct, and risk obligations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm’s enterprise risk management framework, covering:

o Market risk

o Operational risk

o Custodial risk

o Counterparty and third-party risk

• Prepare and deliver internal management reporting and regulatory reports on risk indicators, incidents, breaches, and mitigation actions.

• Act as a key stakeholder with regulators and internal governance bodies where required.

• Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Product, Trading, and Technology teams to monitor changes in business models, products, and technical infrastructure.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to surveillance and risk team members.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in market surveillance, risk management, or compliance within:

o Financial institutions

o Trading venues

o Crypto exchanges

o Market infrastructure providers

• Strong working knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on MiCA and market abuse regulations.

• Hands-on experience with market surveillance tools, monitoring systems, and data analytics platforms.

• Proven investigative experience with the ability to assess complex trading behaviours and risk scenarios.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.

• Fluency in English is essential; German language skills are strongly preferred.