Quantitative Trader - Sports

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports trading seeks Mid-Level and Senior Quantitative Developers for their London office. Candidates will focus on predictive modeling for sports outcomes, utilizing Python and R, while benefiting from a non-corporate culture and competitive salary plus bonuses. This role perfectly combines analytics with a passion for sports, making for an exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Gym membership

Regular team events

Flat-structured team culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience with real-world data analysis.
• Genuine interest or background in sports is a bonus.
• Experience in a Quant role required.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models for sports outcomes like football, tennis, and cricket.
• Apply rigorous statistical techniques to analyze large datasets.
• Contribute directly to trading strategies in a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Statistical Techniques

Python

R

Data Analysis

Probability

Modelling

Education

MSc/PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

MATLAB

C#

Job description

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A high-performing, close-knit team of researchers and software developers is looking to add Mid-Level and Senior Quantitative Developers 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/R (mandatory); MATLAB, and C# are a plus
• Deep understanding of probability, statistics, and modelling
• Experience in a Quant role
• 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

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

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Created on 24/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom