Senior Quantitative Analyst – London (Hybrid)

My client is looking to expand their Quantitative Modelling Team and is looking for talented individuals with a passion for sports and mathematics. With partnerships across the USA, UK, and Europe, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of their technical platforms, including sportsbook, lottery, casino, and financial trading solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement advanced predictive models for sports betting markets.
• Develop and refine algorithms and tools to optimise trading performance.
• Interpret and analyse large, complex data sets to drive strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance and innovate technical solutions.

Essential Skills:

• Expertise in programming with R or Python.
• MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in sports betting, gambling, or a strong track record of academic research (PhD is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of predictive modeling and statistical techniques.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of state-space models, Bayesian inference, machine learning.
• Experience with Julia, C++, Java, or TensorFlow.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, pension matching up to 7%, discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday.
• High-end workspace in Shoreditch, hybrid working flexibility.

If interested, please contact lucia.paolinelli@harringtonstarr for information or apply directly to this advert.