Trading Analyst - Europe

Swish Analytics; España; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup seeking a data-driven analyst to optimize betting markets and depth chart accuracy. The role is 100% remote from the UK, Spain and Malta regions, with flexible scheduling to cover nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of in-game sportsbook experience, deep knowledge of sports betting odds, and strong math/statistics skills to quantify and act on market signals. A STEM degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of in-game play experience at an online sportsbook.
• Deep understanding of sports betting and odds origination.
• Passion and intimate knowledge of major sports leagues.
• Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills with odds calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client risk and ensure margins on Swish products.
• Oversee depth chart accuracy and time-sensitive adjustments.
• Research news sources and assess impact on betting markets.
• Analyze betting trends and translate data into trading actions.

Skills

In-game play experience

Understanding of sports betting

Knowledge of NBA NFL MLB NHL NCAA

Mathematical/Statistical skills

Flexibility to work nights/weekends/hl

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

MySQL

Job description

Company OverviewSwish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a challenge rooted in engineering, mathematics, and sports betting expertise; not intuition. We're looking for team-oriented individuals with an authentic passion for accurate and predictive real-time data who can execute in a fast-paced, creative, and continually-evolving environment without sacrificing technical excellence. Our challenges are unique, so we hope you are comfortable in uncharted territory and passionate about building systems to support products across a variety of industries and consumer/enterprise clients.

Job Description - This position is 100% Remote from Spain, Malta, UK

Duties:

• Manage client risk, ensuring the highest margins on Swish products through +EV decisions
• Manage and oversee depth chart accuracy, making time-sensitive adjustments in both prematch & in-play settings
• Strategically research & track verified news sources, being the first to uncover important news and understand the overall impact on betting markets
• Independently analyze betting trends in a scientific process, turning data into quantifiable trading actions

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of in-game play experience at an online sportsbook
• Deep understanding of sports betting and odds origination
• Passion and intimate knowledge of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and NCAA Basketball + Football
• Strong mathematical, statistical, and/or analytical skills – ability to understand and calculate + convert odds on the fly
• Results driven work ethic – focused on improving process, results and profitability
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline
• An understanding of relational database systems (MySQL)
• Experience working with cross functional teams (Data Science teams a plus)

Swish Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic, military, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The position responsibilities are not limited to the responsibilities outlined above and are subject to change. At the employer’s discretion, this position may require successful completion of background and reference checks.