Senior Sports Trader at The Legends Agency
| Position | Senior Sports Trader |
| Posted | 2025 December 16 |
| Expired | 2026 January 15 |
| Company | The Legends Agency |
| Location | Cape Town | ZA |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Job Description:
Latest job information from The Legends Agency for the position of Senior Sports Trader. If the Senior Sports Trader vacancy in Cape Town matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.
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Overview
Join a Fast-Growing, Tech-Driven UK Betting Service, WhatsApp-Based Trading
Cape Town | R30 000-R35 000 | Office-Based | Shift Rotation (9am-6pm & 6pm-10pm), Weekends Included
About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic, rapidly expanding UK-licensed betting service that is changing the game with a WhatsApp-first approach. By combining real-time communication, sharp market pricing, and a high-touch service model, they cater to a discerning client base of serious sports bettors and VIPs. With innovation at its core, the business is redefining the customer experience in the betting industry while operating within full UKGC compliance.
The RoleSenior Sports Trader
Responsibilities- Price and manage pre-match and in-play markets across major sports, including football, tennis, and horse racing
- Monitor liabilities and market exposure in real time, making adjustments to odds as necessary
- Identify and flag sharp bettors, market inefficiencies, and arbitrage risks
- Execute tailored trading strategies within a WhatsApp-based concierge betting model
- Liaise with customer-facing staff and clients to confirm bets, apply limits, and respond to real-time requests
- Collaborate with compliance and operations teams to ensure UKGC, AML, KYC, and RG adherence
- Analyse customer activity to enhance trading strategy and improve margin
- Support, mentor, and guide junior members of the trading team
- 3-5 years of experience in sports trading, preferably in a UK-regulated environment
- Deep understanding of UK and international betting markets, especially football and horse racing
- Strong instinct for risk management and fast-paced decision-making
- Proficient in using trading tools such as Betfair, BetRadar, APIs, and advanced spreadsheets
- Experience in direct-to-client or concierge betting (e.g., WhatsApp or Telegram) is highly desirable
- Able to work evenings and weekends on a rotational basis
- High attention to detail, analytical thinker, and numerically strong
- Based in Cape Town and willing to work on-site full-time
- Must have no strong regional accent to ensure clear communication in a UK market context
- Sound knowledge of UKGC compliance and responsible gambling practices
Job Info:
- Company: The Legends Agency
- Position: Senior Sports Trader
- Work Location: Cape Town
- Country: ZA
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