Senior Quantitative Analyst - Sports Modelling

Amelco Limited
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7 months ago
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Sports Modelling


Company:Amelco UK Ltd

Location: London (Hybrid/Remote working options may be available)


Amelco UK Ltd are an industry-leading gaming and gambling solution software provider, with clients in the USA, UK, and Europe. Our partnerships with global gaming companies have driven the development of state-of-the-art technical platforms, encompassing sportsbook, lottery, casino, virtual, and financial trading solutions.


The Opportunity:

We are seeking exceptional candidates who are passionate about sports and mathematics to join our expanding Quantitative Modelling Team. This is an exciting period of growth for Amelco, providing a unique opportunity for the right candidate to significantly influence and build the company's future direction and success.


Job Brief:

As a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Amelco, you will be responsible for developing advanced predictive sports models for both pre-game and in-play trading. While our primary focus is on soccer, tennis, and the major North American sports, we are continually exploring opportunities to enter new markets.


Key Responsibilities:

● Develop and implement sophisticated predictive models for sports trading.

● Create and optimise trading tools and algorithms.

● Analyse and interpret complex data sets to inform trading strategies.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our technical platforms.

● Stay updated with the latest industry trends and statistical methodologies.


Essential Skills:

● A keen interest in one or more of our core sports (soccer, tennis, major North American sports).

● PhD or MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Engineering).

● 5+ years of work experience in the sports gambling sector or a proven track record of academic research.

● Excellent programming skills in a high-level language, preferably R or Python.

● Extensive experience in probabilistic and statistical modelling.


Desirable Skills:

● Strong knowledge of state-space models and filtering algorithms, Bayesian inference, or computational statistics.

● Familiarity with machine learning methods and experience with the TensorFlow software library.

● Programming skills in Julia, C++, or Java.


Why Join Us:

● Be part of a leading company in the gaming and gambling industry.

● Work on cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.

● Collaborate with a team of passionate and skilled professionals.

● Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.


Benefits:

● Competitive remuneration

● Generous pension scheme (Amelco to match up to 7% contribution)

● Discretionary bonus

● High-end working space

● State-of-the-art laptop

● 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

● Comprehensive benefits scheme

● Knowledge-sharing opportunities

● Company social events for team bonding


If you are a talented quantitative analyst with a passion for sports and a drive for innovation, and you want to join our team and make a real impact in the gambling industry then we would love to hear from you.


To apply please send us a cover letteranda copy of your CV inonefile. We look forward to hearing from you.

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