Quantitative Sports Researcher

Quant Blueprint LLC; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join their team in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on sports analytics, requiring a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.

The successful candidate will leverage their understanding of US sports, such as NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, to analyze data and develop algorithms. Interested applicants should possess a graduate degree in a STEM field, with a PhD preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a STEM field is required; PhD preferred.
• Interest in sports analytics with knowledge of US sports.
• Experience in data mining and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and transform sports data into algorithms.
• Conduct research to understand markets and develop strategies.
• Utilize mathematics and statistics in quantitative research.

Skills

Data mining and modeling

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in R

Education

Graduate degree in STEM concentration

PhD preferred

Job description

SIG is looking for someone with an understanding and interest in sports analytics to join our Quantitative Research team. Quantitative Researchers at SIG use research to better understand markets and to identify, develop and improve strategies for the firm.

This is a research, development and modeling role in which you will use your background in mathematics and statistics to seek out reliable, timely sports data to clean, analyze, and transform into algorithms and strategies. This position will likely require intermittent international travel.

What we’re looking for

• Graduate degree in STEM concentration; PhD preferred
• Interest in sports data/analytics with a strong understanding of US sports—NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL
• Data mining and modeling experience
• Practical programming experience in Python, C++, MATLAB, and/or R

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