LEAD QUANTITATIVE ANALYST – SPORTS & ESPORTS TRADING

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office each week)
Full-Time
Reporting to: Head of Sports Trading

SALARY £70,000 TO £80,000 DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Are you a data-driven innovator with a passion for sports and esports? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your models directly impact trading performance? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re on the hunt for a Lead Quantitative Analyst to join our dynamic Trading Team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pricing models and algorithms that power our sports and esports betting platforms.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering
• Substantial experience as a Quantitative Analyst in the sports betting industry
• Proficiency in Python, R, Java, and/or C#
• Strong knowledge of sports analytics and machine learning
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage code across development environments
• Experience in owning code from development to production

• Model Mastery: Build and refine sophisticated pricing models for sports and esports betting, driving high-margin opportunities.
• Trading Support: Provide analytical insights to optimize trading strategies and performance.
• Innovation Through Data: Integrate rich in-play data, customer insights, and live betting liabilities to evolve our pricing logic.
• Machine Learning Magic: Apply ML techniques to enhance model accuracy and efficiency.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and analysts to bring your models to life.
• Documentation & Communication: Ensure your work is clearly documented and effectively communicated across teams.
• Mentorship & Development: Support the growth of junior analysts and continuously develop your own skillset.