White Swan Data

Quantitative Specialist, Football

London, UK
Python R C++ Machine Learning
Description

Quantitative Specialist- Football

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, London, London, UK

The successful candidate will join a team which develops betting solutions. These betting solutions entail the development of mathematical/statistical models and high-performance algorithms; efficient coding; automation of betting operations; data generation, acquisition, storage and manipulation; and performance analysis through back-testing and simulations. 

Industry based experience of, and genuine proficiency in, Python or R or a similar programming language is essential.

We are speiciflcally looking for someone with industry experience creating football models.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acquire data from multiple data sources, filtering, cleaning and wrapping.
  • Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques, and provide reports.
  • Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
  • Work within the team to prioritise business and information needs.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Design, build, test and deliver data processing and automation software.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Statistical modelling and skills in data analytics.
  • Experience creating and implementing football models.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to retain information.
  • Adept using analytical programming languages such as; R, Python, C++, etc. with at least 2 years commercial experience.
  • BSc in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or other quantitative discipline.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Positive ‘can do’ attitude, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new environments.
  • Experience in the financial, betting, or gaming industries is a plus.

Benefits

  • Salary depending on experience.
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus.
  • 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK bank holidays.
  • Private health & dental insurance.
  • Optical cover through Aviva. 
  • Pension plan.
  • Gympass membership to over 1900 gyms and wellness businesses. 
  • Breakfast bought in everyday and lunch bought in twice a week
  • Free coffee & snacks at the office.
  • Regular team events & socials.
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