Who are we?
Smarkets is a betting exchange for sports and political trading that has handled over £29 billion in volume since 2010. Our company mission is to fix the betting industry with the best products and best prices. We are upending the sports betting industry by growing a transparent platform that offers the best value for bettors, with the fairest odds, best technology and a superior customer experience.
Smarkets is a Series B tech company that brings a professional, product-led approach to our mission. We embrace collaboration, trust, innovation and scientific rigour, while we celebrate ambitious goals and passionate energy. Our culture rewards people on merit and excellence and we strive to provide a working environment where recognition, challenges, support, collaboration, interesting benefits and shared meals provided by our chefs mix together to let you unlock your potential, grow with us and become your best self.
Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our betting trading technology landscape.
Role expectations and responsibilities
At Smarkets, we're hiring a Founder Associate who thrives in the unconventional – someone ready to dive into cool and experimental projects that push boundaries. Reporting to the COO and working closely with the CEO, you will play a central role completing a variety of initiatives. Your role will be dynamic, hard work, involving a variety of initiatives, each presenting unique challenges. Some projects may not see the light of day, but this breadth is intentional – we believe that exploring different directions fosters continuous learning.
Adaptability is key in this role. You'll be pulled in various directions, contributing your skills to a range of exciting initiatives. Whether implementing projects towards success or embracing the lessons learned from those that may not materialise, your journey at Smarkets will be characterised by constant challenges and a hands-on approach to learning.
Join us, and be a part of a team that not only values innovation but actively encourages you to embrace the unexpected, ensuring that every project, successful or not, contributes to your professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Be the “right hand” and trusted advisor to the executive team.
- Support the CEO in managing his corporate PR and external communication duties.
- Take a proactive approach to internal meetings, ensuring that agendas are well-prepared and materials are ready for review, contributing to the efficiency of discussions.
- Manage and execute tasks related to board matters, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
- Drive research, analysis, and provide insights, supporting the CEO and the COO in exploring critical business strategies, business development, and product development projects.
- Take charge of cross-functional projects, providing leadership to ensure the company achieves its objectives and reaches milestones effectively.
Role Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in a demanding and fast-paced business environment eg management consulting or investment banking.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- A passion and commitment for what you do - you’re willing to work hard and can handle various projects at once.
Our Values
- Push to win
- Make others better
- Give a shit
- Be a pro
- Bring the energy
Our values are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe these are the fundamentals to ensure we are delivering what’s expected of us in the best way possible for ourselves and for those around us.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package and benefits, along with a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Your work with us will make an impact and your voice will be heard.
We are a diverse team with a strong work ethic and plenty of hunger to win. We have designed our benefits offering around Health, Wealth, Lifestyle and Development.
These include:
- Stock options which vests over 4 years
- Pension scheme - An impressive pension scheme via Aviva. We will match 6% if you choose the same
- Health insurance
- Fresh fruit and snacks provided in the office everyday! (tea, coffee, soft drinks also included)
- We’re a member of a cycle-to-work scheme
- We want to continue to invest in all our employees and do so by providing a £1000 yearly education budget that can be used on courses, conferences, books or training
- 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays to enjoy - you have the choice to carry over 5 days to the next year!
- Flexible working - we want to provide a hybrid model approach to working and provide you with 2 days a week working from home.
- 20 days a year of global working - we provide the ability to work from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days a year.
- We will provide you lunch everyday in the office - you don’t need to worry about feeding your belly as we have it sorted with top quality food served by our in-house Chef Alex!
