PeterLe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:11 pm
I know we have discussed this in other posts and betfair have always said they don't. I thought this topic was worthy of its own post..source:
http://ca.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/6128816
Just seen this Job posting on Linkedin (posted thre days ago):-
Head of Trading Logistics
The Role:
Heading up the Trading Ops team, you will be responsible for driving productivity and efficiency through strong and engaging leadership. You will work with key stakeholders within the Trading department to ensure the department’s goals are met through intelligent and commercially astute scheduling and management of resources. You will be leading a team of In-Play Shift Leads, In-Play traders and Trading Assistants. You will be responsible for the performance management and development of the team.
The role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity in a fast paced and dynamic trading environment.
The Team:
The Trading Ops team supports both the Pre-Match and In-Play Sportsbook product offering and is composed of Betfair’s In-Play Traders and Trading Assistants.
The Trading Assistants are responsible for administrative duties within Trading which drive accurate creation, management and settlement of Sportsbook markets while the In-Play team manage Betfair’s Sportsbook In-Play product.
The team works closely with the wider Trading team to ensure a consistent, competitive offering which prioritises our customer’s needs.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Schedule intelligently to maximise resources and revenue
Work closely with Trading Heads to support a competitive sportsbook product
Ensure best practice is followed across the department
Ensure customer queries are dealt with promptly and accurately
Performance Management of In-Play Traders, Shift Leads and Trading Assistants
Ensure accurate creation, management and settlement of Sportsbook markets
Assist with administrative duties relating to the Trading department’s smooth running
Assist colleagues when required
Work closely and build relationships with key stakeholders across the business
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a logistics centric role
Proven leadership qualities
Excellent organisational skills
Proven ability to motivate teams to high performance
Track record of generating innovative solutions to complex problems
Commercially astute
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong eye for detail
Ability to delegate and maximise resources
In-depth knowledge of the Sporting Calendar
Passionate about sports and betting
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) and deliver results under pressure
Desirable Skills & Experience
Higher education
Proficient Microsoft office user, particularly Excel
Strong numerical skills