Job Description

Veikkaus is a gaming company for everyone, striving to be better in every aspect. Our passion is to drive better gaming so that our customers can enjoy every moment. Caring, teamwork, and courage are the values that guide everything we do. Responsibility is a core of our operations. Our goal is to be a respected and successful international money gaming group that continuously improves while always putting both customers and employees first. For a better game — and working life.

Sportsbook Risk Management Manager

As Risk Management Manager, you will establish and lead Veikkaus' Sportsbook Risk Management function. This is a unique opportunity to build a new team, define operating models, implement best practices and shape how sportsbook risk is managed across the business.

You will be responsible for developing the team's capabilities, implementing scalable risk processes and ensuring data-driven decision making across customer risk, liabilities, betting limits and trading performance. Working closely with Trading, Product, BI and Technology, you will help drive the continued evolution of Veikkaus' in-house sportsbook operations.

We expect you to have:

• 5+ years of experience in sportsbook trading, risk management or a related analytical function.
• Previous experience leading a team or driving major operational or strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of sportsbook mathematics, pricing, liabilities, betting markets and customer risk management.
• Experience developing trading or risk processes that improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Experience working with trading platforms, odds feeds and sportsbook management systems.
• The ability to lead change, build new capabilities and establish best practices within a growing organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Trading, Product, Technology, BI and Compliance.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Fluency in English.

Considered an advantage:

• Experience establishing a new sportsbook operation or risk management function.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or other analytical tools.
• Understanding of AI, automation and machine learning applications within sportsbook operations.
• Experience designing and implementing new operational processes, workflows and governance frameworks.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable tools, reports or automated solutions in collaboration with Product, BI or Technology teams.

We offer:

• A workplace where the game evolves – and so do you You’ll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success – in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive.
• Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together – and Veikkaus thrives because of its people.
• Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life – but isn’t all there is to it.
• Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here
  

It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs.

The position is located at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model with three on-site days per week.

Interested? Awesome! Please send your application with CV and salary request no later than 9.8.2026. We are excited to hear from you!

A drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate.