Job Interview - In play Football Trader (Spreadbetting)

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Euler wrote:
Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:07 pm
Have a read of the following: -

https://www.betangel.com/blog_wp/2015/0 ... bookmaker/
That was intriguing!
engsnayl
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Just an update on this....thanks again to everybody who game some advice, very much appreciated.

So they made me an offer but it's subject to FCA background checks.

My credit isn't great tbh so depending on how stringent they need to be on that side I'm not going to hold my breath.

The interview itself however went great, a really easy flowing discussion where it became obvious to both of us pretty quickly that I'd be bringing more than enough background knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of the business.
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Well done, did the job seem worth taking from your point of view?
engsnayl
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Yeah definitely. I certainly hope I come through the vetting, I'm just keeping expectations in check until it's finalised.

Sounds really interesting, I think I could offer a lot for them as well as maybe see if it could turn into something more over time.

I've been investigating alternative options to my current 9-5 career for some time now so I'd see it as a very positive step into something that I'm extremely interested in.
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We're they looking at you taking a view with regard to the overall outcome of a game or simply looking to balance all probabilities equally. I saw an interview a while back with the Pinnacle guy and they were very much into taking a view and associated risk that went with it.
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FCA background checks are pretty in depth surrounding your financial history.

If you were ever made bankrupt, discharged or not then its usually a fail.

Also, anyone with a below average credit score comes into closer inspection.

If you have ever been convicted of fraud then its an automatic fail.

Not saying any of the above apply to yourself, of course.

http://www.experian.co.uk/background-ch ... check.html

http://www.experian.co.uk/background-ch ... check.html

PS. They also do scans on anyone your associated with or have been in the past via your credit file.
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Don't really understand why having a former girlfriend that spent all your money should disqualify you from a job!
engsnayl
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Thanks for this info.

Well I've never been bankrupt but my current credit score is low, so guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Regarding the role itself, to begin with it's more about in play management and managing liabilities, keeping a balanced book etc.

They also offer in play pricing as a service to other sportsbooks at the 100% price (for them to do with as they wish) so I'd also potentially be looking at this too.
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Derek27 wrote:
Fri May 11, 2018 1:00 pm
Don't really understand why having a former girlfriend that spent all your money should disqualify you from a job!
Haha...yeah my dog ran off with my credit card that time too. Came back a week later with a shiny coat and a massive grin.
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Derek27 wrote:
Fri May 11, 2018 1:00 pm
Don't really understand why having a former girlfriend that spent all your money should disqualify you from a job!
Its more todo with if your current/ex girlfriend/wife/partner was convicted of fraud.

Bit like when you apply for a firearms licence, the Police will run checks on You, Everyone who lives at your address and if you ever had Ronnie Biggs as a friend. :)
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Derek27 wrote:
Fri May 11, 2018 1:00 pm
Don't really understand why having a former girlfriend that spent all your money should disqualify you from a job!
It shows you're not very careful with money!!

But as it's been said, those checks are just to make sure you're not shady or so broke you might rip them off. I've had those in the past with none too rosy finances and breezed through.
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Just to close this off. The Background checks were fine and I started this weekend.

Thanks again to everybody who took the time to offer advice, very much appreciated.
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Well done pleased to hear that, hope you enjoy it
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Great news. Well done. :)
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engsnayl wrote:
Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:29 pm
Just to close this off. The Background checks were fine and I started this weekend.

Thanks again to everybody who took the time to offer advice, very much appreciated.
Good luck! 8-)
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