Quantitative Analyst (Sports Trading)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing team is seeking Mid-Level and Senior Quantitative Analysts in Sports Modelling in London. The role offers a competitive salary up to £130k, a 20% bi-annual bonus, and benefits. Ideal candidates will leverage their expertise in statistical modelling and real-world data to enhance trading strategies in a flat-structured team environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Gym membership

Regular team events

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Maths, Stats, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Strong experience with real-world datasets.
• Proficiency in Python is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models for sports outcomes.
• Apply statistical techniques to large datasets.
• Contribute to trading strategies in a dynamic setting.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Probability

Modelling

Strong experience working with real-world data

Python

R

MATLAB

C#

Education

MSc/PhD in a quantitative field

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Posted:

16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Hiring: Quantitative Analysts – Sports Modelling | London | Up to £130k + Bonus ?

A high-performing, close-knit team of researchers and software developers is looking to add Mid-Level and Senior Quantitative Analysts to their growing group. This firm trades on global sports markets using cutting-edge statistical modelling and high levels of automation.

? Location: Central London (5 days a week, with some flexibility)

? Salary: Up to £130,000 + 20% Bi-Annual bonus + benefits

What you'll do:

• Build predictive models for sports outcomes (e.g. football, tennis, cricket)
• Apply rigorous statistical techniques to large real-world datasets
• Contribute directly to trading strategies in a high-impact, low-bureaucracy setting

What we're looking for:

• MSc/PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. Maths, Stats, Physics, Computer Science)
• Strong experience working with real-world data
• Proficiency in Python (mandatory); R, MATLAB, and C# are a plus
• Deep understanding of probability, statistics, and modelling
• Bonus: Genuine interest or background in sports

What’s on offer:

• Flat-structured, non-corporate team culture
• Exposure to live trading environments and real-time analytics
• Private healthcare, pension, gym membership, regular team events – and yes, cake

This is a rare opportunity to combine advanced analytics, high-impact decision-making, and a passion for sport in one role.