Cricket Trader

Mustard Systems Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 30%

Health insurance

Life assurance

Pension salary sacrifice

Sabbatical leave

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Mustard Systems Ltd. is a forward‑looking analytics firm in the UK focusing on cricket trading and predictive modeling.

The role is for a numerically adept individual who enjoys cricket and is eager to learn on the job to manage trading strategies across domestic, franchise and international cricket. You will work with mathematicians and software developers to enhance trading systems, with hours that accommodate the global cricket calendar, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong mental calculation and an instinct for the probability of given outcomes.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Make fast, accurate interpretations of live cricket data, including factual and opinion-based readings.
• Collaborate with mathematicians and software developers to improve trading systems.
• Work variable hours (including evenings, nights, and weekends) in line with the cricket calendar.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Cricket knowledge

Probability reasoning

Trading focus

Education

Degree in a quantitative subject

Job description

At Mustard Systems, we leverage statistical modeling to dive into sports events and help us make informed predictions about future outcomes. By utilising our unique datasets, advanced statistical models, and custom-built software, we strive to accurately forecast sports results.

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).