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uk: Quantitative Analyst [post graduate qualification (at least MSc, PhD preferred) in math, stat or another subject with considerable math content; exp in developing and implementing math or stat models; an interest in and knowledge of football, basketball, American football, baseball, ice hockey and tennis; knowledge and exp of computer programming (preferably in C++, C, R or Python), exp of using relational dbs (preferably MySQL) advantage] / Smartodds Ltd; London / Candidates must already be permitted to work in the UK; NO AGENCIES!

Smartodds is a privately owned company providing statistical research and football modelling services in the betting sector. We are based in north London, and employ in excess of 40 UK employees together with a larger number of consultants based globally.

Founded in 2004, Smartodds has a proven record of providing exceptional services to our clients. We are a growing company and work in an exciting and fast-paced industry of which we are a market leader.

Smartodds’ people are the key to its success. We have an exceptional team, comprising statistically trained quantitative analysts, innovative software developers, expert football analysts and experienced traders. And as a growing company, we are looking to recruit. We have positions in each of these teams for outstanding individuals who have (or expect to gain) good mathematically based degrees.

Quantitative Analyst
REF: QTA100107

LOCATION: London

SALARY: Competitive

CLOSING DATE: ONGOING

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Postgraduate qualified (at least M.Sc., Ph.D. preferred) mathematicians required to work as Quantitative Analysts for our dynamic football betting consultancy. We expect self-motivated individuals with experience in developing and implementing mathematical or statistical models. Your CV should speak for itself.

We offer a relaxed, but professional and fast paced working environment and an excellent salary package, depending on experience and qualifications.

As part of the Quantitative Team the roles will involve researching and applying innovative new methods to develop and implement predictive statistical models for sporting events, in order to provide a basis for our traders to make profitable betting decisions on behalf of our clients.

We have several positions at this level in our established football modelling team, and several others in our newly formed teams for modelling other sports (Basketball, American Football, Baseball, Ice Hockey and Tennis). These positions offer exciting opportunities to be involved in model development from the ground up.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post graduate qualification (at least M.Sc., Ph.D. preferred) in mathematics, statistics or another subject with considerable mathematical content
• Experience in developing and implementing mathematical or statistical models
• Knowledge and experience of computer programming (preferably in C++, C, R or Python)
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines with a versatile approach to problem solving
• The ability to plan, analyse and evaluate work as required
• An interest in and knowledge of football, basketball, American football, baseball, ice hockey and tennis

DESIRABLE SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience of using relational databases (preferably MySQL)
• A good record of strong team working skills

For further information about the company and our roles, please visit our website at www.smartodds.co.uk . For queries or applications, please e-mail careers@smartodds.co.uk, quoting the job reference and attaching a CV and covering letter to applications. We politely note that we will not respond to any approaches from recruitment agencies. Candidates must already be permitted to work in the UK.