Position Title: Junior Analyst – Sports Betting Integrity
Department: Compliance & Player Protection
Reports to: Senior Executive – Sports Betting Integrity
Job Purpose
As a Junior Analyst within the Sports Betting Integrity Team, the candidate will be responsible for assisting in the analysis of cases of betting-related manipulation of sports competitions, managing communication and data-sharing procedures with stakeholders, and representing the MGA on all matters related to sports betting integrity.
Key Accountabilities/Key Activities:
• Assist in the analysis of cases relating to the manipulation of sports competitions;
• Act as a point of liaison amongst the MGA and betting monitoring bodies, regulators, operators, sporting associations, the national platform, integrity bodies and law enforcement about sports integrity;
• To keep record and perform analysis of all statistics pertinent to the day-to-day doings of the Sports Betting Integrity team;
• Assist in the development of training programmes or outreach initiatives related to sports betting integrity and related fields;
• Represent the MGA in meetings, panels, and public speaking engagements relating to sports betting integrity both locally and abroad;
• To keep abreast with policy and regulatory developments especially those affecting the sports integrity and sports betting sphere;
• Providing evidence to law enforcement and the courts as necessary;
• Assisting other teams and departments as necessary;
• Carrying out any other duties/tasks as may be instructed from time to time by Management.
Technical/Professional Expertise:
• In possession of a Degree (MQF Level 6 or equivalent) in areas relating to the role. Candidates with Diploma Level (MQF Level 5 or equivalent) will be considered if in possession of at least 2 years related experience;
• Possession of or willingness to pursue further studies relating to the role;
• Experience in the gaming and/or sport integrity industry shall be considered an asset;
• Be capable of working within a team and managing multiple engagements;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Have an analytical mindset;
• Ability to identify, organise and present findings and recommendations in a concise manner (both verbal and written);
• Be highly motivated, well-presented and with good communication skills; and
• Takes ownership and actions.