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Senior Quantitative Specialist- Football

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
The candidate will develop betting solutions through statistical modeling, data analysis, and automation while focusing on football models.
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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.

About
Technology is at the heart of our business and has produced consistent and significant results. We are a small but rapidly growing team of mathematicians, data scientists and software engineers constantly striving to refine our world class statistical models while also researching and deploying new ones.Our work bridges three domains, each challenging in its own right - iGaming, quantitative research and software development. This convergence demands a rare blend of skills and creativity to identify and capitalise on inefficiencies across the iGaming landscape. The opportunities are vast, but we are only as good as the people we bring on board.As a startup, we offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll work on impactful projects and have the autonomy to explore new ideas. In-person collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do, and we are always looking for individuals who can contribute their unique perspectives and talents to help us stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry.At White Swan Data, we recognise that building a diverse and inclusive workforce within a highly technical field presents both opportunities and challenges. We recognise the value that a variety of perspectives can bring to innovation, problem-solving, and business success. A team composed of individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking fosters creativity, enhances decision-making, and ultimately strengthens our ability to tackle complex challenges.

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