Quantitative Analyst - Sports Modelling

Amelco London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Amelco UK Ltd are an industry-leading gaming and gambling solution software provider, with clients in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our partnerships with global gaming companies have driven the development of state-of-the-art technical platforms, encompassing sportsbook, lottery, casino, virtual, and financial trading solutions.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking exceptional mathematicians and programmers to join our newly formed Quantitative Modelling Team. This is an exciting period of growth for Amelco, providing a unique opportunity for the right candidate to significantly influence the company's future direction and success.

Job Brief:

As a Quantitative Analyst at Amelco, you will be responsible for developing advanced predictive sports models for both pre-game and in-play trading. While our primary focus is on soccer, tennis, and the major North American sports, we are continually exploring opportunities to enter new markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of in-house models, replacing reliance on external feeds.
2. Design internal code libraries to streamline the model development process.
3. Ensure adherence to best practices in coding as the new codebase is developed.
4. Develop tools for backtesting quant models against the market and external feeds.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our technical platforms.
6. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and statistical methodologies.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelors/Masters in Mathematics, Statistics, Theoretical Physics, or similar.
2. PhD in Statistics or another area involving lots of work with messy data (e.g., Physics, Computational Biology).
3. Extensive background in Bayesian inference, state-space models, filtering algorithms, etc.
4. Excellent programming skills and experience implementing efficient algorithms for high-dimensional problems (ideally with TensorFlow, Julia, Google JAX).
5. Any prior exposure to sports modelling would be a major advantage, but we will consider candidates with limited work experience.

Why Join Us:

1. Be part of a leading company in the gaming and gambling industry.
2. Work on cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
3. Collaborate with a team of passionate and skilled professionals.
4. Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.
5. Generous pension scheme (Amelco to match up to 7% contribution)
6. Discretionary bonus
7. High-end working space
8. Company social events for team bonding

Location:

The role is based in London, with flexibility for hybrid working for the right candidate.

If you are a talented quantitative analyst with a passion for sports and a drive for innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by uploading your CV and a Cover Letter to join our team and make a real impact in the gambling industry.