Quantitative Sports Researcher – Graduate Hire

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd is hiring a Quantitative Researcher for the Sports Analytics team. In this role, you'll engage in sports analytics research, empirically test ideas using real data, and collaborate with fellow researchers and traders. Candidates should be graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field with strong analytical and programming skills. An understanding of sports is crucial, and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field are sought.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience in sports analytics projects is important.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in sports analytics and simulate outcomes.
• Collaborate with researchers, traders, and technologists.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Strong computer programming skills

Understanding of US and world sports

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitatively-driven field

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 as a Quantitative Researcher, you will be part of a group that is passionate about mathematics, gaming, and technology.

What You’ll Do

• Immerse yourself in sports analytics research
• Empirically test ideas using real industry data
• Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes
• Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists

What We’re Looking For

• Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively‑driven field
• Solid, analytical problem‑solving skills and excellent logical reasoning
• Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
• Strong, practical computer programming skills
• Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects
• Understanding of US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)
• Intermittent international travel may be required

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. By applying machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets, we uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. We excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.