Group Head of Sportsbook and Trading

BettingJobs are working with a leading sports betting operator in Europe who are looking for a Group Head of Sportsbook and Trading to join their team in Prague. The Job Strategy & Commercial Performance: Define and execute the Sportsbook strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Develop a data-driven approach to improve profitability, customer engagement, and market positioning. Set and implement a pricing and odds strategy in alignment with the Customer Value Proposition and local brand strategies. Oversee third-party partnerships, ensuring high-quality service levels and long-term strategic value. Identify new market opportunities and expansion strategies to enhance our client's sportsbook proposition. Leadership & organizational development: Provide strategic leadership for the Trading and Sportsbook teams, ensuring strong decision-making and execution. Lead the team through significant change, defining the optimal operating model and organizational structure. Foster a high-performance culture, coaching and developing talent to build a strong internal pipeline for key roles. Operations & Trading Optimization: Optimize trading workflows and automation, leveraging new technologies to enhance efficiency. Ensure Sportsbook product delivery meets quality, innovation, and timeline expectations. Drive operational excellence, improving processes, feature development, and automation across platforms. Oversee market analysis and competitor benchmarking to maintain a competitive advantage. Evaluate and implement AI-driven trading tools and automation for risk management and real-time adjustments. Data & Insights-Driven Decision Making: Implement advanced reporting and analytics to drive business performance improvements. Monitor and analyze customer behavior, risk exposure, and betting patterns to optimize trading and profitability. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure measurable success. Leverage predictive analytics and machine learning to enhance trading strategies and pricing models