Sports Trading Product Analyst

Trading Product AnalystSalary: 80k-90k CAD (plus very attractive bonus on top)Location: Canada (Toronto office but fully remote is an option)We are working closely with a sports forecasting company specializing in developing player-level, play-by-play simulators that generate highly accurate, near-instant outcome projections for US sporting events. They have grown into a globally recognised leader in sports modelling and analytics.Purpose of role:Are you an experienced sports trader, looking to extend your career to move into a more analytical, product focused role?We are looking to recruit a Trading Product Analyst to work as a representative of the trading function working within the Product Teams supporting planning, testing, and validating our existing and new product and features. You will be working directly with stakeholders from across the business and directly with our delivery teams.Key responsibilities:As part of a service team support the Cross Functional Squads in the planning and implementation of UAT testing for new product releases; reporting findings to key business stakeholders and acting as a gatekeeper of quality for new features and products.Become experienced in the end-to-end trader experience and regularly test product performance from a trading perspective.Support the investigation and tracking in the event of live issues.Create, track and retest bug tickets.Provide updates to stakeholders on releases fixing known trading impacting issues.Work with the wider business on new ideas and improvements for the product backlog.Create and maintain product documentation.Experience and knowledge:Strong sports trading background, ideally in US sports.Experience working with product teams on issue management and bug fixes.Ability to work independently within the team.Strong MS office skills.Experience working within agile frameworks.Experience with Jira, creating tickets and tracking of bugs within a product.Proven ability to work within a team environment.Understand and review requirements to identify testable elements, including edge cases and potential risks.Develop comprehensive test plans tailored to project scope and objectives and determine appropriate testing types (e.g., functional, regression, performance) based on context and goals.Write detailed test cases and scenarios covering both positive and negative paths.Execute manual and automated tests to validate functionality and performance.Log defects with clear documentation, including reproduction steps, screenshots, and logs.Track and support the resolution of issues, ensuring fixes are verified and do not introduce new problems.Skills and competencies:Strong attention to detail.Confident in collating information and presenting back to colleagues and stakeholders.Collaborate well with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure robust and effective testing.Communicate findings clearly and adapt messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.Contribute to user manuals, release notes, and other documentation as needed.Support the recording of test results, coverage metrics, and known issues.Provide feedback on tooling and processes, using product knowledge to suggest enhancements.Adapt quickly to changing requirements and contribute to improving testing strategies and workflows.