Team Lead - Real Time Analyst

What Are We Building?

Hard Rock Digital is on a mission to become the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We're building a team that is passionate about learning, operating, and creating new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care deeply about every customer interaction, experience, and insight, and strive to always act authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We're taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space, ready to join us?

What’s the position?

We are seeking an experienced and driven RTA Team Lead to join our dynamic Trading team, reporting directly to the RTA Manager. In this role, you will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Real-Time Analysts, while taking ownership of day-to-day processes across the wider RTA function.

The RTA team is a pivotal part of our sportsbook operation.  Acting as the first line of defence by monitoring betting activity in real time, identifying pricing inefficiencies, mitigating risk, and protecting margin. The team works closely with Trading, Player Optimisation, and Senior Management to drive real-time efficiency, sharpen market competitiveness, and deliver data-driven risk management across the sportsbook.

As Team Lead, you will be the go-to person on shift for junior team members and will support the RTA Manager with key tasks and strategic priorities as required.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Risk Management

• Monitor and analyse wagers in real time, identifying pricing inefficiencies, unprofitable customer wagering trends, and other issues as they arise.

• Identify and escalate sportsbook margin leaks, including incorrectly correlated Same Game Parlays (SGPs), past-post issues, and pricing discrepancies.

• Analyse player betting patterns and risk exposure using advanced sportsbook analytics tools.

• Maintain high-quality bet notation and stay current with relevant betting angles and market trends across multiple sports.

• Perform competitor analysis and contribute to the development of new trading strategies in collaboration with senior team members.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and supervise a team of Real-Time Analysts, fostering high performance and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Conduct regular 1-2-1s with direct reports, ensuring individual KPIs and team objectives are being met.

• Support the onboarding of new RTAs and drive ongoing development plans and upskilling across the team.

• Lead by example.  Presenting new ideas while maintaining the highest standards across current processes and daily performance.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work hand-in-hand with Trading, Player Optimisation, and Senior Management to align on risk management and customer segmentation strategies.

• Handle queries from internal and external contacts, acting as a key point of contact on shift.

• Collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment

What are we looking for?

• Essential: Extensive experience working within a sportsbook or sports betting trading team.  Previous experience as a Senior Trader or Trading Analyst is a must.

• A deep understanding of pricing methodology, in-play variables, and customer betting behaviour.

• Experience with US sports is highly desirable.

• Previous supervisory, coaching, or mentoring experience.

• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to make confident, data-driven decisions.

• Proficiency with analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Amplitude is advantageous.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage senior managers and directors when required.

• Intellectually curious, always seeking better ways of working and embracing innovative tools and approaches.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining collaborative and responsive to the wider team.

• Flexibility to work weekends and outside standard hours in line with the 24/7 nature of global sporting events.

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Flexible vacation allowance

• A hybrid / remote working environment

• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and we trust and empower our staff to own and drive those experiences. Our vision is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where, regardless of background or beliefs, you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent to the table. We want to celebrate you being you.  Hard Rock Digital is an equal opportunity employer.