Cricket Trader

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company specializing in sports statistical modeling seeks a numerically adept individual with a passion for cricket. This role offers on-the-job training in trading strategies across various cricket formats. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, making quick interpretations of live events and collaborating with a talented team to enhance trading systems. If you are driven by challenges and eager to contribute to a competitive field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong mental calculation skills and a deep understanding of cricket.
• Experience in value-based betting and innovative systems.

Responsibilities

• Make fast, accurate interpretations of live cricket events.
• Collaborate with mathematicians and software developers to improve trading systems.

Skills

Mental Calculation Skills

Understanding of Cricket

Probability Assessment

Value-based Betting

Job description

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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

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• Strong mental calculation skills 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
• Understanding of the factors that affect the outcome of cricket events
• Professional/personal experience of value-based betting (preferred)
• Experience working on cutting-edge systems in a competitive and innovative field
• Ability to collaborate with a smart, driven team, where your contributions directly impact business performance
• Motivation to drive the company’s technical direction and contribute to its growth