Quantitative Sports Researcher | Experienced Hire

Susquehanna International Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is seeking a candidate for their Sports Analytics team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves building statistical forecasting models to support the sports betting industry. You will engage in sports analytics, collaborate with traders, and analyze data to create and test new trading strategies. Candidates should exhibit strong quantitative skills, a relevant educational background, and exceptional communication. Experience in sports analytics or quantitative projects is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a relevant academic background.
• Excellent problem-solving and logical reasoning abilities.
• Experience with coding and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in sports analytics and quantitative trading research.
• Empirically test ideas using real industry data.
• Collaborate with team members to develop models.

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent logical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication skills

Experience writing code to process and analyze large data sets

Experience in sports analytics or quantitative projects

Education

Background in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics (advanced degree preferred)

Job description

Overview

At Susquehanna, the Sports Analytics team builds statistical forecasting models that help provide liquidity for the sports betting industry. These models are vital to creating new trading strategies and informing decision-makers about the distribution of game events. By joining our Sports Analytics team, you will be part of a group that is passionate about mathematics, gaming, and technology.

In This Role

• Immerse yourself in sports analytics and quantitative trading research
• Empirically test ideas using real industry data
• Write programs to implement models, and strategies
• Collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists
• Spend time trading to understand how models are used in practice and how traders think and operate, ensuring model development is grounded in real-world insight
• Occasionally provide off-hour coverage, which may include evening or weekend shifts, while developing this understanding and when deploying or testing new models / strategies

What We\'re Looking For

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a background in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics (advanced degree a strong plus but not required)
• Excellent logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to both understand others and clearly express your ideas
• Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data
• Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects or other quantitative projects
• Familiarity with sports such as NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAM, soccer, tennis, or golf, as well as trading experience, is a plus but not required
• Intermittent international travel may be required
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future