Quantitative Analyst (Sports Trading)
Salary: £70,000 - £130,000 with a 20% bonus (paid biannually) + benefits
Location: Central London - 5 days a week onsite but very flexible
Join a successful growing sports trading firm as a Quantitative Analyst, working on predictive modelling and global trading strategies across football, cricket, US sports, and more.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join a close-knit, high-performing technical team of ~20 within a 50–60 person investment trading business
Develop predictive models to forecast outcomes of global sporting events
Work in a flexible, fluid structure with strong autonomy, ownership, and work-life balance
Collaborate cross-functionally across teams and contribute to an innovative, evolving research environment
Take advantage of a unique benefits culture – including gym access during work hours and strong team retention
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
~ MSc or PhD in a STEM-related subject (e.g., Maths, Statistics, Engineering)
~5-10 years’ experience in quant/research-heavy roles (will consider strong candidates from 3 years)
~ Excellent tenure: ideally 3–5 years at previous companies
~ Strong programming skills in Python (R also a plus)
~ Deep understanding of mathematical/statistical modelling
~ Interest in sports – background in sports trading is a bonus, but not required
~ Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to reason through complex tasks
~ No experience in credit risk (not relevant to this role)
Interview Process
Onsite, flexible interviews (can accommodate out-of-hours)
Entire process is flexible and candidate-led - no rigid structure
Sponsorship is available for strong candidates!
Apply below!