Risk Analyst

As a Risk Analyst at Genius Sports, your main responsibilities include monitoring live betting action both pre-match and in-play, profiling and limiting sportsbook players based on their betting behavior, and managing communication with Genius Trading Service customers. You will also be responsible for overseeing the content, trading, and risk templates for the sports under your ownership, analyzing betting data in PowerBI, and compiling both internal and external performance reports.

To excel as a Risk Analyst at Genius Sports, candidates should possess very good oral and written English skills, have an analytical mind, and the ability to multi-task and make swift decisions. Being highly energized and motivated with effective communication skills, along with a solid knowledge of various sports, is vital. Flexibility in your schedule, including willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays, is also a requirement.

While not mandatory, previous experience in trading or risk management within a sports betting environment is considered a plus for the Risk Analyst role at Genius Sports. Enthusiasm for sports betting and a willingness to learn about sportsbook management are equally important.

Working as a Risk Analyst at Genius Sports comes with a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, along with health insurance and skills training based on your location. Additionally, you’ll enjoy many social benefits like holiday parties, team-building events, sports tournaments, and well-being activities, creating a friendly and collaborative work environment.

Genius Sports has adopted a forward-thinking 'Ways of Working' framework that emphasizes flexibility. This means that as a Risk Analyst, you may have the opportunity to work remotely and enjoy a balanced working schedule, freeing you to maintain a healthy work-life blend while being part of an innovative and dynamic team.

In your response, focus on the key responsibilities, such as monitoring live betting activities, profiling players, and analyzing data. Mention your excitement about being part of a team that works with top sports leagues globally.

Share an example where you gathered data, analyzed it, and made an informed decision. Explain the tools you used and the outcome of your analysis, ideally relating it to the sports or betting industries.

Discuss your time management strategies and tools. Emphasize your ability to think critically and make swift decisions, especially during busy periods, to ensure that sportsbook operations run smoothly.

Talk about assessing betting patterns, communicating with operators, and implementing effective profiling strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations. Highlight your proactive approach to risk management.

Express your passion for sports and interest in betting as a thrilling and dynamic field. Mention how Genius Sports' mission aligns with your professional goals and values.

Explain the importance of transparency and clarity while communicating with customers. Share how you would provide context about risks related to betting patterns and how to mitigate them.

Detail your experience with tools such as PowerBI, Excel, or any other data analysis software. Highlight how you've used these tools in your past roles for effective analysis.

Discuss your strategies for staying calm and focused under pressure. Provide an example of a stressful situation you navigated successfully, emphasizing your resilience.

Clarify that live betting allows players to place bets while the event is ongoing. Mention how this presents unique challenges and opportunities in monitoring and managing risks.

Emphasize the importance of promoting responsible gaming and how you would support initiatives that ensure a safe betting environment while protecting at-risk players.