ANDREAS BRATIS
SENIOR RISK MANAGER
ATHENS
Summary
Advanced knowledge of Sportsbook Industry and Risk Analysis, with strong managerial skills equipped with strategic planning and expertise in detecting suspicious events/activities and uncovering fraud. Accountable on creating rules and prerequisites for specific betting markets and on odds compiling and creating content.
Results-driven and effective in training team members to proactively identify and highlight potential risks. Dedicated to long-term risk management by taking initiatives and instilling culture of responsibility and attentiveness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Risk Manager
FONBET.GR
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives in risk management practices, driving efficiency gains across the organization.
- Contributed significantly to the development of enterprise-wide policies governing risk management activities across all business units.
- Championed a proactive approach to risk management by participating in industry forums and staying informed of emerging trends and best practices.
- Created training programs for employees on risk awareness, fostering a proactive approach to managing potential threats within the organization.
Risk Analyst / Sports Trader
FONBET.GR
6 2020 - 07.2022
- Develop short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control.
- Create strategy for operations reporting and analytics, identifying key needs for risk minimization.
- Investigate allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
- Produce accurate and on time reports, facilitating measurement and decision-making about the customers.
- Collaborate with other teams (for example fraud team) by creating strategies for reducing risk.
- Educate co-workers how to control risks at front line.
- Check submitted betting coupons with care to spot fraud and verify winnings.
- Promote sport and available bets to encourage customer wagering.
- Enforce game rules according to betting market fairly to maintain betting standards.
- Calculate winnings and losses based on betting odds and players' choices.
Family Business Manager
MEZETZAKI
01.2003 - Current
- Reservations management
- Opening and closing shift
- Daily program of the personnel
- Personnel training
- Management of store orders
Senior Trader
NOVIBET
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Live trading / Pre-event trading
- Event creation
- Price Up
- Risk Monitor
- Settlement /Content
- Back-office tool
- Crm experience
- Odds compiling
- Customer security
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
- Created daily market recaps and profit and loss information to senior traders at close of each trading day.
- Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to distribute relevant market information.
- Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support.
- Created and maintained live Excel spreadsheet to provide real-time positions and P&L to portfolio managers.
- Actively participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current with market developments and expand professional network connections.
- Championed company-wide adoption of best practices for risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency by providing training sessions and sharing relevant resources with colleagues.
- Mentored junior traders, providing guidance on best practices, risk management techniques, and overall professional development.
- Shared knowledge of advanced trading techniques with colleagues through regular workshops and presentations at company meetings or training sessions.
Futsal Greek National Player
ATHINA 90'/ PANATHINAIKOS FUTSAL
01.2001 - 01.2004
Player at ΑΕΚ Team (Academy)
AEK FC
01.1997 - 01.2001
Education
Chalkida Technological Educational School
Chalcis 01.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
Risk management skills
Risk analysis training
Risk management processes and analysis
Risk management abilities
Live Trading
Odds compiling
Data analysis
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-Making
MS Office
Team Spirit
Languages
English
Good
Greek
Excellent
Interests
Football
Sports activities
Travelling
Timeline
Senior Risk Manager
FONBET.GR
08.2022 - Current
Senior Trader
NOVIBET
03.2018 - 01.2020
Family Business Manager
MEZETZAKI
01.2003 - Current
Chalkida Technological Educational School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Futsal Greek National Player
ATHINA 90'/ PANATHINAIKOS FUTSAL
01.2001 - 01.2004
Player at ΑΕΚ Team (Academy)
AEK FC
01.1997 - 01.2001
Risk Analyst / Sports Trader
FONBET.GR
6 2020 - 07.2022