Quant analyst - sports

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned firm is seeking a Sports Quant Analyst to join their quant & data science team, offering hybrid/remote flexibility. The role involves developing sophisticated models across various US sports and requires proficiency in programming languages like R or Python. This position promises growth as the team expands into regulated Asian markets.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a shifting industry

Long-term expansion plans

Qualifications

• Experience in syndicate or sports quant teams.
• Expertise in US sports modeling is preferred.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for American football, baseball, tennis, ice hockey, and more.
• Price same-game parlays using advanced statistics.
• Collaborate with quant engineers on dashboards and implementation.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Bayesian Inference

Mathematical Modeling

R

Python

Job description

Sports Quant Analyst – Betting Syndicate

Location: London (Hybrid/Remote Possible)

Join my client's quant & data science team in an established firm with startup-style freedom to build sports models.

Role Overview

• Develop models for American football, baseball, tennis, ice hockey, and more.
• Price same-game parlays using advanced statistics.
• Apply Bayesian inference, filtering, and mathematical modeling techniques.
• Collaborate with quant engineers on dashboards and implementation.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in syndicate or sports quant teams.
• Expertise in US sports modeling is preferred.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages.

Why Join?

• Growing team with long-term expansion plans.
• Opportunity to work in a shifting industry and enter regulated Asian markets.