Quantitative Trader - Sports

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

Job summary

A leading company in the sports trading market is seeking a Mid-Level and Senior Quantitative Developers to join a dynamic team in Central London. The role focuses on predictive modelling using advanced statistical techniques and offers substantial rewards, including a competitive salary and a generous bonus structure. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, have exposure to live trading environments, and enjoy various employee benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Gym membership

Regular team events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models for sports outcomes.
• Apply rigorous statistical techniques to datasets.
• Contribute to trading strategies in low-bureaucracy settings.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Probability

Modelling

Python

R

Data analysis

Education

MSc/PhD in Maths, Stats, Physics, or Computer Science

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.