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Senior Trader Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Tsogo Sun
Title: Senior Trader
Company: Tsogo Sun
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Tsogo Sun Digital welcomes sharp-minded, analytical, and high-energy trading professionals who thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments and want to shape the future of online entertainment. If you’re passionate about optimising trading performance, managing risk, driving profitability, and leading a dynamic team in the exciting world of iGaming, this is your chance. Bring your market expertise, quick decision-making skills, and hunger to win and you could be the next star to join our Tsogo Sun Digital family.
Our successful Senior Trader will…
- Lead and manage the trading team in executing high-volume trading strategies across sports, casino, and other iGaming verticals
- Develop, refine, and implement trading policies, pricing models, and risk management frameworks to maximise profitability while maintaining controlled exposure
- Monitor live markets, odds movements, betting patterns, and competitor activity to make rapid, data-informed trading decisions
- Oversee real-time risk management, position monitoring, and liability control to protect the business from adverse outcomes
- Analyse trading performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive continuous optimisation of trading operations
- Collaborate closely with the product, marketing, compliance, and operations teams to support new product launches, promotions, and campaign execution
- Ensure all trading activities fully comply with internal policies, responsible gambling guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements
- Mentor, coach, and develop traders, setting performance targets and fostering a high performance culture within the team
- Track industry trends, emerging betting markets, and technological advancements to keep Tsogo Sun Digital at the competitive forefront
- Prepare regular trading reports, performance summaries, and risk assessments for senior management
If you have these qualifications, join our team: Matric or equivalent; advanced computer literacy (MS Office and trading platforms); strong numeracy and analytical skills; excellent verbal and written English communication; proven ability to work under pressure and make fast decisions; minimum of 4–6 years’ trading experience in iGaming or sports betting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior trader capacity.
To apply, your written application must include: CV (maximum 4 pages), contactable references (with telephone numbers), and covering letter with three reasons why you’re our top candidate for the job
For info or to apply, email: [email protected]
Only successful applicants will be contacted.