Job Description

Lead Quantitative Analyst - Sports & Esports Trading

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office each week)



Full-Time



Reporting to: Head of Sports Trading

Salary 70,000 to 80,000 dependent on experience + excellent benefits

Are you a data-driven innovator with a passion for sports and esports? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your models directly impact trading performance? If so, we want to hear from you!



We're on the hunt for a

Lead Quantitative Analyst

to join our dynamic Trading Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pricing models and algorithms that power our sports and esports betting platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

Model Mastery

: Build and refine sophisticated pricing models for sports and esports betting, driving high-margin opportunities.

Trading Support

: Provide analytical insights to optimize trading strategies and performance.

Innovation Through Data

: Integrate rich in-play data, customer insights, and live betting liabilities to evolve our pricing logic.

Machine Learning Magic

: Apply ML techniques to enhance model accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Team Collaboration

: Work closely with developers, product managers, and analysts to bring your models to life.

Documentation & Communication

: Ensure your work is clearly documented and effectively communicated across teams.

Mentorship & Development

: Support the growth of junior analysts and continuously develop your own skillset.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering Substantial experience as a Quantitative Analyst in the sports betting industry Proficiency in Python, R, Java, and/or C# Strong knowledge of sports analytics and machine learning Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Ability to manage code across development environments Experience in owning code from development to production

Desirable Extras

Experience with American Football, Basketball, Soccer, or Baseball modelling Familiarity with agile development processes and cloud computing Understanding of Bayesian methods and Game Theory Proven leadership and mentoring experience

Why Join Us?

At SIS, our values shape everything we do:

Inspiring Enthusiasm

: Be a role model and energise those around you.

Better Together

: Collaborate across teams to deliver excellence.

Focused Innovation

: Drive change through curiosity and continuous improvement.

Trusted Delivery

: Uphold integrity and deliver with confidence.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by the challenge and want to make a real impact in the world of sports and esports trading, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's shape the future of betting together.