Head of Bookmaking Risk

As the Head of Bookmaking Risk, you are the strategic guardian responsible for safeguarding the profitability and risk management of our sportsbook. Leading the comprehensive oversight of our bookmaking risk portfolio, your purview will encompass everything from liability management to customer profiling. You will ensure that every strategic decision and operational adjustment is grounded in robust quantitative analysis and meticulously aligned with the company’s objectives for sustainable growth and market leadership. By leading and mentoring a high-performing team of risk analysts, you will champion a culture of rigorous analytical excellence and proactive risk management. Ultimately, you will transform complex risk data into actionable insights and robust strategies that protect our margins, enhance operational efficiency, and secure the long-term resilience and profitability of our sportsbook. You will be responsible for developing and championing a comprehensive, forward-looking risk strategy and roadmap that aligns with overarching business goals, anticipates market dynamics, and addresses emerging regulatory landscapes. You will oversee the end-to-end management of critical risk functions, including player and event limit management, fraud and integrity protection, liability and exposure control, analytics and reporting, project leadership and execution, team leadership and development, process and system optimization, and global collaboration and best practices.

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sports betting risk management or trading, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior management role. Profound understanding of sports betting markets, trading operations, pricing strategies, and operational dynamics across various sports. Expert-level proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and quantitative risk assessment. Demonstrable experience with SQL, Python/R, or similar data manipulation and analytical tools. Deep expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks, including liability management, limit setting methodologies, and fraud detection strategies. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing analytical and risk teams. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.