Quantitative Analyst

SPECTRUM IT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports trading company in central London is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst to work within the prediction team, enhancing existing predictive models and researching new methods. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in predictive modelling, machine learning, and programming in Python. This is primarily an office-based role offering great benefits, including a bonus and gym membership.

Benefits

Bonus

Subsidised office meals

Gym membership

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience within predictive modelling, machine learning, and probability theory.
• Understanding of techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian modelling, GLMs, mixed effects models, time series forecasting.
• Strong programming ability, preferably in Python.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Enhance existing predictive models using extensive datasets.
• Research new methods within the prediction team.

Skills

Predictive modelling

Machine learning

Probability theory

Programming in Python

SQL

Understanding of Monte Carlo simulation

Bayesian modelling

Mixed effects models

Time series forecasting

Job description

Quantitative Analyst required by a sports trading company based in central London. The company have been established for more than 10 years, successfully developing statistical models and analytical frameworks.

The successful Quantitative Analyst will work within the prediction team, using extensive datasets to enhance existing predictive models as well as researching new methods. The role will be working alongside a team of Quants, Developers, and Analysts.

Due to the nature of the business this is mainly an office-based role.

Experience required:

• 3+ years' experience within predictive modelling, machine learning, and probability theory. Ideally this would be within sports or gaming/betting industries.
• Understanding of techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian modelling, GLMs, mixed effects models, time series forecasting etc
• Strong programming ability, preferably in Python
• SQL and relational databases

The company offer some great benefits including a bonus, subsidised office meals, gym membership, and private medical insurance.

If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact [e-mail] / 02380 765 286 for further information.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.