Junior Bookmaker
Salary: 30 000-35 000 SEK gross per month
In this role, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our Sportsbook by compiling and managing odds for assigned events, actively monitoring risk exposure, and ensuring accurate and timely settlement of matches. You will work closely with our IT and Customer Support teams to resolve operational issues and support smooth product performance, while also monitoring betting activity and customer behavior to help maintain a balanced and competitive offering. The role includes shift-based work, including some nights, weekends, and public/national holidays, ensuring continuous Sportsbook coverage and giving you hands-on exposure to all core areas of sportsbook operations. If you have a strong interest in sports, and enjoy working with mathematics and statistics, this role will give you a great opportunity to turn that into practical, real-world sportsbook experience.
Core responsibilities
Create, manage, and optimize odds and side markets for assigned sporting events, while taking ownership of designated leagues and markets throughout their full lifecycle from setup and monitoring to settlement and reporting.
Actively manage risk by monitoring betting activity, market movements, incoming information, and customer betting patterns, taking appropriate action when needed.
Ensure accurate event settlement and match resulting, including handling cases where results are not automatically updated by providers or internal systems.
Monitor and handle Sportsbook-related tickets and operational requests, ensuring timely resolution and smooth day-to-day operations.
Take ownership of Sportsbook products, providers, and operational tools, escalating issues to Development teams or external partners when necessary.
Provide Sportsbook expertise and day-to-day support to Customer Support teams, including delivering training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities when required.
Conduct competitor and market analysis, identify opportunities to improve the Sportsbook offering, and present findings and recommendations to management.
Work on a shift-based schedule, including some nights, weekends, and public holidays, in line with operational business needs.
Experience and key competencies
Interest in sports betting and betting markets, with strong passion for sports and good knowledge of the sports industry (especially Swedish football and ice hockey; familiarity with other sports like bandy, floorball, handball, basketball, and volleyball is a plus).
Early experience in Sportsbook bookmaking or a related field is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates who are at the start of their careers. Relevant degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and risk concepts. Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills; experience with R, Python, or similar tools is an advantage.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to monitor markets, manage risk, and handle operational tasks in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
Proactive and collaborative working style, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Fluent written and spoken English and Swedish.
Think of this job ad as more of a friendly guide than a rigid 'must-have' list. We're well aware that no one will tick all the boxes, so feel free to apply even if you're not a perfect match – we love close matches too!
Our benefits, Your happiness
Enjoy 30 days of vacation with the option to use your balance on business days only.
Elevate your well-being with monthly sports/health compensation.
Unlock a generous Supplemental Training Program that includes training and company-wide knowledge-sharing opportunities to fuel your growth.
We foster innovation and independence while celebrating success in a multicultural and diverse company, where you'll work alongside people from around the globe.
..plus, if you're not already a pro, we'll teach you how to play poker!
Recruitment flow
Interview - Technical Interview - Background check - Offer
Start date: August 3rd
Open to candidates based in Stockholm, Sweden
Applications are open until we find the one - take the leap and apply now!
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status.
Compensation
At Coolbet, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining your salary, including market benchmarks, specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The typical range for this role is 30 000 – 35 000 SEK gross per month. This reflects total compensation.
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Coolbet is an award-winning gaming company delivering both B2C and B2B platforms across international markets. We offer sportsbook, casino, and poker experiences to players in 8 countries across 3 continents and provide advanced B2B solutions to operators in the US. Part of the Sega Sammy Creation gaming segment, our core team of 500+ experts collaborates across borders to create world-class experiences for both players and operators. With a strong presence at our Tallinn HQ, home to a diverse team representing over 50 nationalities, we bring different perspectives together to shape the future of gaming through continuous product development, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to responsible play. Find out more about Coolbet!
- Department
- Sportsbook
- Locations
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Office & Remote Balance
- Enjoy the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility with our 3+2 work approach: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote.