Sports Trading Quantitative Analyst

SPECTRUM IT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantitative Analyst based in London. This role involves analyzing large data sets and requires at least an MSc in a quantitative field such as Mathematics or Statistics. Ideal candidates will have programming skills in Python, C#, C++, or Java, and possess a strong interest in sports. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• MSc (or higher) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++, or Java.
• Strong understanding of probabilities and statistics.
• Experience in data science.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets.
• Work independently and as part of a small, talented team.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Java

Mathematical modelling

Data science

Interest in sports

Education

MSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst who is passionate about sports to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a small but very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial. This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers.
• Work independently and as part of a small, talented team.

Qualifications

• MSc (or higher) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java.
• Mathematical modelling; strong understanding of probabilities and statistics.
• Analytic mindset; strong communication skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in data science.
• Interest in sports (ideally football or cricket).
• Knowledge of sports betting/trading would be beneficial.

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at [e-mail]

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.