Cricket Trader

Mustard Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports analytics company is seeking an individual with strong numerical skills and a passion for cricket. You'll interpret live cricket data, work with experts to enhance trading systems, and must be flexible with hours. A quantitative degree is preferred alongside an understanding of cricket dynamics. Comprehensive benefits include competitive salary, significant bonuses, health insurance, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and significant bonus potential

Enhanced pension match

Health insurance and life assurance

Sabbatical leave after five years

33 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in value-based betting is preferred.
• Deep understanding of cricket and its influencing factors.
• Must follow the world of cricket closely.

Responsibilities

• Make fast, accurate interpretations of live cricket.
• Collaborate with mathematicians and software developers on trading systems.
• Work variable hours according to the cricket calendar.

Skills

Strong mental calculation

Understanding of cricket outcomes

Education

Degree in a quantitative subject

Job description

Mustard Systems is a company that specialises in statistical modelling of sports events. Using proprietary datasets, statistical models and in-house software, we aim to predict sports results as accurately as possible.

We are searching for an individual to join our team who is numerically adept, willing to learn and with a genuine passion for cricket. You will receive on the job training in the art of trading, with a view to having a very hands‑on management of our strategies across domestic, franchise and international cricket.

If questions such as “How many runs does Jos Buttler add to the England T20 team? How does this change if he opens or bats a 5?” intrigue you, this may well be the job for you.

We offer the successful candidate a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment, offering fresh challenges which are both rewarding and enjoyable. Our ambitions are high, aiming to create best in‑class offerings in a highly competitive field.

The role will entail:

• Making fast, accurate interpretations of live cricket, including both factual and opinion based readings
• Working with our mathematicians and software developers to improve our trading systems
• Working variable hours (including evenings, nights, and weekends) in accordance with the global cricket calendar

What we're looking for:

• Strong mental calculation and an instinct for the probability of given outcomes
• Followed the world of cricket closely over the last few years leading to a deep
• Understanding of the sport and the factors that affect the outcome of events
• Professional/personal experience of value based betting (preferred)
• A degree in a quantitative subject (preferred)

Why join Mustard Systems?

• Work on cutting‑edge systems in a competitive and innovative field.
• Collaborate with a smart, driven team, where your contributions directly impact business performance.
• Opportunity to drive the company’s technical direction and double its revenue in the next three years.

Comprehensive benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and significant bonus potential (up to 30%).
• Enhanced pension match with salary sacrifice option.
• Health insurance and life assurance.
• Sabbatical leave after five years.
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).