Sports Trading Network are delighted to offer this exciting new role of  Data Scientist based in London. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to establish themselves within a new department of an already establish organization. They offer a very collaborative working environment with flexible working hours and a good work/life balance.

Purpose:
In this role, you will be working in a team that develops trading solutions in a bookmaking context. The team develops pricing models applied to numerous sports both pre-match and in-play. This is a chance to be part of several new initiatives within a larger quant team. The team can draw on engineering and developer resources within the wider tech/IT organisation as well as support from other quant teams.

Responsibilities:
• Analysis of existing models
• Developing and back testing new models for pre-match and in-play pricing
• Evaluating the quality of alternative data sets
• Working with tech resources to help setup data, research, and pricing infrastructure

Skills:
• Required
o Strong Python skills with experience in one of C++, Java, or Scala a plus
o MSc or PhD in a numerate discipline
o Experience in a numerate role, e.g. quantitative analyst, data scientist, etc.

• Desired
o Sports modelling or modelling experience within other fields such as finance

Contractors/consultants would also be considered for this role.

Please apply along with a covering letter and any other supporting documents to enhance your application to steve@sportstradingnetwork.com