Sports Trading Quantitative Analyst

City of London
10 months ago
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Excellent opportunity for a passionate Quantitative Analyst to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a small but very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to PhD level, or at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or Physics. Any sports trading experience would be beneficial.

This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment.

Previous experience within the sports trading industry would be beneficial.

Skills required:

Ideally a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or Physics from Russell Group University or equivalent
Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, F#, C++, Java
Mathematical Modelling
Excellent Mathematical skills
Analytic mindset
Specific sports trading knowledge is beneficial but not essential

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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