Senior Quantitative Data Analyst

About this role

<h2><strong>The Wow</strong></h2> <p><strong>Senior Quantitative Analyst - Revolutionizing Sports Betting</strong></p> <p><strong>Join our team and shape the future of sports betting!</strong> We're seeking a highly motivated and innovative Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain cutting-edge statistical models. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our market offerings and driving our success in the dynamic world of sports betting. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in data science, machine learning, and AI to build models that predict outcomes, manage risk, and unlock new possibilities in micro-markets and derivatives.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>A taster of what you will be involved with: </strong></h2> <p>As a Senior Quantitative Analyst, you will be a key contributor to our quantitative modelling strategy across multiple areas, including:</p> <ul> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Core Sports Betting Models:</strong> Develop and refine models for predicting match outcomes, incorporating advanced statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI techniques.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Player Statistics Models:</strong> Build and maintain sophisticated models that analyses player performance and predict individual contributions, opening up exciting new betting markets.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Risk Management Models:</strong> Design and implement robust risk models to optimize our exposure and ensure the long-term sustainability of our operations.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Market Expansion:</strong> Contribute to the development of innovative market offerings, including derivatives and micro-markets, by creating the necessary underlying models.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Technology Modernization: </strong>Collaborate on the modernization of our modelling technologies, exploring and implementing new tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and scalability.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Data-Driven Innovation:</strong> Contribute to the development of new data-driven methodologies, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sports betting analytics.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Data Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with the data engineering team to optimize data storage and retrieval processes, ensuring seamless access to the information needed for model development.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Data Acquisition:</strong> Identify and collect relevant data sources to fuel model development and improvement.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Knowledge Sharing:</strong> Document model methodologies clearly and concisely, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true"><strong>Performance Analysis:</strong> Collaborate with the performance analysis team to identify areas where models can be improved and contribute to the ongoing refinement of our analytical tools.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><strong>What we are looking for</strong></h2> <p><span data-teams="true">You are a highly analytical and results-oriented individual with a passion for sports and a deep understanding of quantitative modelling. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a team that is pushing the boundaries of sports betting analytics.</span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education: </strong><span data-teams="true">PhD, Masters, or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering).</span></li> <li><strong>Programming Skills:</strong> <span data-teams="true">Proficiency in C# and Python is essential.</span></li> <li><strong>Modelling Expertise:</strong> Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning modelling techniques.</li> <li><strong>Communication Skills:</strong> Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.</li> <li><strong>Industry Knowledge:</strong> A solid understanding of the sports betting industry, sports trading, and sports modelling.</li> <li><strong>Problem-Solving:</strong> Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and provide clear justifications for chosen methodologies.</li> <li><strong>Modelling Experience:</strong> Proven experience in building and deploying mathematical models.</li> <li><strong>Data Skills:</strong> Proficient in data retrieval and statistical analysis.</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> <span data-teams="true">5+ years of experience in a quantitative role.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working in the sports betting industry.</li> <li>Mentoring and team leadership skills.</li> <li>Experience developing quantitative models using machine…