Sports Trading Analyst

YoBrands, part of The Rank Group, is a leading online gaming operator in the Spanish & Portuguese markets with an expanding online and offline portfolio focused on bingo, casino and sports betting with 4 leading brands: Enracha, YoCasino, YoBingo and YoSports

Our goals are to provide entertainment and community to our customers with our websites and apps so that they can access our products from their mobile phones, tablets while communicating with one another.

We offer our own bingo and slots software and more than 2000 games from the best game providers. We also offer live shows such as El Show De YoBingo and YoSports TV!

With offices based in Barcelona, Ceuta & Malta we always strive to bring joy and security to our customers. Additionally, we will be launching soon in other regulated markets!

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong aptitude for statistics to join our Sports team in Ceuta.

This position will be key to driving the YoSports experience, ensuring consistent growth, user monitoring, and operational excellence.

This role will be responsible for monitoring our odds, our users, and ensuring the YoSports catalog functions flawlessly to guarantee the business's profitability.

This is not a management position. We require someone with an analytical mindset and the ability to effectively communicate results to transform them into actionable insights. The position involves responsibility and a significant impact on the business.

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Analyse the betting behaviours of our client base, using advanced metrics and reporting tools to determine future expected value.
• Be responsible for bonus control and promotional performance, including tracking cost, impact on margin, and user behaviour linked to promotions.
• Make quantitative and qualitative risk management decisions to optimize revenues of our brand across Online sports betting verticals.
• Actively monitor and optimise promotion mechanics (free bets, free spins, campaigns, tournaments) to balance user acquisition, retention, and profitability.
• Undertake Project work to improve the efficacy of our tools, processes, and guidelines.
• Track sporting events both before and during the event, including their odds, and review prices based on the game's progress, liquidity patterns, and market behavior.
• Monitor betting patterns, identify irregular activity, and control liabilities in real-time to protect the sportsbook from excessive exposure.
• Collaborate with data analysts to test, improve, and refine reports based on statistical data and historical operating results.
• Monitor feed reliability and event integrity, escalating or resolving operational issues quickly.
• Analyze large historical datasets and market signals to identify inefficiencies, improve reaction speed, and optimize future strategies.
• Keep up-to-date with sports news and events that may impact the odds.
• Work closely with other Operations teams to ensure that all picks are accurately offered, settled and any trading-related concerns are addressed.
• Ability to interrogate data and communicate insights effectively

What’s needed for success – Experience & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data sets
• Passion for sports and a good understanding of various sports and their rules
• Knowledge of sports betting markets and betting odds
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
• Experience identifying trading inefficiencies and improving strategies
• Ability to combine data analysis with sport intuition and market knowledge
• Advanced Excel and/or knowledge of SQL
• Experience in a sports betting environment or an analytical role
• University degree (preferably in an analytical field, such as maths or statistics)
• Programming/Data modelling experience

Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment – so you can #BeYourself

Wellbeing@Rank is important... From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you.

We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us. 

Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.  

From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we've got you covered. 

*Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.  

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers. 

We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview. 

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