Sports Trading Quantitative Analyst

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join a fast-paced sports trading team in central London. You will work with large datasets, building statistical models and applying data-driven insights to trading decisions.

The role focuses on developing models, validating them with historical and live data, and collaborating with traders, analysts and developers to improve performance in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative field.
• Proven ability to build and validate quantitative models.
• Experience with large sports datasets.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar language.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret large and complex sports datasets.
• Develop and improve mathematical and statistical models.
• Apply probability and statistics to sports data.
• Identify patterns, trends and opportunities within large datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers and traders to improve models.
• Use data science techniques to support trading strategies.
• Build, test and validate models using historical and live data.
• Continuously assess model performance and identify improvements.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of tools and processes in trading environment.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistics

Python

C++

Java

C#

Large datasets

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Mathematics/Statistics/CS degree

Tools

Python

C++

Java

C#

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantitative Analyst to join a highly talented team within the sports trading industry in central London.

You will work with large and complex datasets, developing quantitative models and using statistical analysis to identify patterns, trends and opportunities within sports data. Working closely with experienced analysts, developers and trading teams, you will play an important role in improving models and supporting data-driven decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quantitatively minded individual who is passionate about mathematics, statistics, data and sport and wants to develop their career within a fast-paced sports trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret large and complex sports datasets.
• Develop and improve mathematical and statistical models.
• Apply probability and statistical techniques to sports data.
• Identify patterns, trends and opportunities within large datasets.
• Work closely with analysts, developers and traders to improve quantitative models.
• Use data science techniques to support trading strategies and decision-making.
• Build, test and validate models using historical and live data.
• Continuously assess model performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Present analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of tools and processes used within the trading environment.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong mathematical and statistical ability.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis.
• Strong understanding of probability and statistics.
• Experience with mathematical modelling and data analysis.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C#, C++ or Java.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in data science or quantitative research.
• Experience working with sports data.
• Knowledge or experience of sports trading, sports betting or related quantitative environments.
• Experience developing predictive or statistical models.
• Understanding of machine learning techniques.

About You

We are looking for a forward-thinking, analytical and highly numerate individual who enjoys working with data and solving complex problems.

You will be naturally curious, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and analytical thinking are essential.

Previous experience within sports trading is highly desirable, but strong quantitative candidates with a genuine interest in sports and an excellent technical foundation will also be considered.

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