Senior Quantitative Data Analyst

Betsson Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Betsson Group is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain advanced statistical and ML models for sports betting. You will predict outcomes, manage risk, and enable new betting markets while collaborating across data teams and stakeholders.

The role requires a strong STEM background, 5+ years in quantitative roles, and expertise in C# and Python. A dynamic, data-driven environment awaits, with modern tech and opportunities to push analytical boundaries.

Qualifications

• PhD, Masters, or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Proficiency in C# and Python.
• Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning modelling techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding sports betting industry knowledge.
• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative role.
• Experience building and deploying mathematical models.
• Proficient in data retrieval and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine quantitative models for sports betting.
• Build and maintain models predicting outcomes and managing risk.
• Develop market expansion models including derivatives and micro-markets.
• Modernize modelling tools and platforms for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with data engineering to optimize data storage/retrieval.
• Document methodologies for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with performance analysis to improve model tools.

Skills

C#

Python

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Education

PhD in STEM

Master's in STEM

BSc in STEM

Tools

SQL

Job description

Senior Quantitative Analyst - Revolutionizing Sports Betting

The Wow

Senior Quantitative Analyst - Revolutionizing Sports Betting

Join our team and shape the future of sports betting! We're seeking a highly motivated and innovative Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain cutting-edge statistical models. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our market offerings and driving our success in the dynamic world of sports betting. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in data science, machine learning, and AI to build models that predict outcomes, manage risk, and unlock new possibilities in micro-markets and derivatives.

A taster of what you will be involved with

• Core Sports Betting Models Develop and refine models for predicting match outcomes, incorporating advanced statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI techniques.
• Player Statistics Models Build and maintain sophisticated models that analyses player performance and predict individual contributions, opening up exciting new betting markets.
• Risk Management Models Design and implement robust risk models to optimize our exposure and ensure the long-term sustainability of our operations.
• Market Expansion Contribute to the development of innovative market offerings, including derivatives and micro-markets, by creating the necessary underlying models.
• Technology Modernization Collaborate on the modernization of our modelling technologies, exploring and implementing new tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Data-Driven Innovation Contribute to the development of new data-driven methodologies, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sports betting analytics.
• Data Collaboration Work closely with the data engineering team to optimize data storage and retrieval processes, ensuring seamless access to the information needed for model development.
• Data Acquisition Identify and collect relevant data sources to fuel model development and improvement.
• Knowledge Sharing Document model methodologies clearly and concisely, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business.
• Performance Analysis Collaborate with the performance analysis team to identify areas where models can be improved and contribute to the ongoing refinement of our analytical tools.

What we are looking for

• Education PhD, Masters, or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering).
• Programming Skills Proficiency in C# and Python is essential.
• Modelling Expertise Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning modelling techniques.
• Communication Skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Industry Knowledge A solid understanding of the sports betting industry, sports trading, and sports modelling.
• Problem-Solving Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and provide clear justifications for chosen methodologies.
• Modelling Experience Proven experience in building and deploying mathematical models.
• Data Skills Proficient in data retrieval and statistical analysis.
• Experience 5+ years of experience in a quantitative role.

Bonus Points

• Experience working in the sports betting industry.
• Mentoring and team leadership skills.
• Experience developing quantitative models using machine learning and AI.
• Strong knowledge and skills in data engineering (SQL).

What we offer

• A chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of the sports betting industry.
• The opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

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