Sports Quant analyst

Harrington Starr

London

4 months ago

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Sports Quant Analyst

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus

I am working with a boutique prop trading firm specialising in sports trading. They are expanding their London team and are on the lookout for an experienced Quant Analyst. This role involves developing and refining trading strategies across various sports markets, including cricket, tennis, football, horse racing, and more.

The Role:

Interpret, filter, and analyze large and unique data sets to create valuable insights.

Collaborate with researchers and developers to support informed business decisions.

Identify opportunities by analysing data both statistically and commercially.

The right candidate must have:

a Master’s or higher degree in a quantitative field, e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, C#, and C++
Strong mathematical skills in probabilities and statistics are essential.
2+ years working as a Quant Analyst in the sports trading industry

Any applications that do not fit these requirements will not be considered.

If you have any questions or would like to apply directly please contact

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