Senior Quantitative Data Analyst

Betsson Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team

Challenging projects

Competitive salary & benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Betsson Group in London invites a Senior Quantitative Analyst to develop and maintain cutting-edge statistical models for sports betting. You will build models predicting outcomes, managing risk, and unlocking new micro-markets and derivatives, leveraging data science, ML, and AI.

Join a team focused on market expansion, technology modernization, and data-driven innovation, collaborating with data engineers to optimize data pipelines and to communicate complex methodologies to both technical and

Qualifications

• PhD, Masters, or Bachelor in a STEM field.
• Proficiency in C# and Python.
• Strong knowledge of statistical and ML modelling techniques.
• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative role.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced statistical models for sports betting.
• Design risk and market models for micro-markets and derivatives.
• Collaborate with data engineering to optimize data pipelines.
• Document methodologies for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support performance analysis to improve models.
• Contribute to market expansion and technology modernization.

Skills

STEM degree (PhD/Masters/Bachelor)

C# & Python

Statistical & ML modelling

Communication skills

Sports betting industry knowledge

Problem solving

Mathematical modelling experience

Data retrieval & statistics

5+ years experience

Education

STEM degree (PhD/Masters/Bachelor)

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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