Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hard Rock Digital is on a mission to become the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. They are seeking an experienced RTA Team Lead to lead and mentor a team of Real-Time Analysts, ensuring efficient monitoring of betting activity and risk management within the sportsbook operation.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Proficiency with analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Amplitude is advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Flexible vacation allowance
- A hybrid / remote working environment
- Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
Company Overview
Hard Rock Digital is building the future of online sports betting and interactive gaming. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.hardrockdigital.com/.