Sports Analyst - Building Sports Betting Models
* This is a high-impact role where you will shape the direction of sports analytics and build models from first principles.
* Develop fundamental models for sports, such as American football, baseball, tennis, and ice hockey.
* Pricing same-game parlays with a focus on rigorous statistical methods and applying Bayesian inference.
* Collaborate with quant engineering teams to build dashboards and implement models.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in mathematical modeling and statistics, ideally with expertise in sports models. You will be working on developing innovative betting strategies, bet builders, and sportsbook feeds.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Drive innovation within a startup-style environment.
* Help shape proprietary betting strategies.
* Build models from first principles rather than tweaking existing frameworks.
* Collaborate with quant engineering teams.
What We're Looking For:
* A strong academic background (Bachelor's/Master's; PhD is a plus).
* Strong years of experience in a reputable syndicate or quantitative team.
* Deep domain knowledge in sports (American football/baseball is a bonus).
* Proficiency in R, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
Why This Role?
* Creative autonomy to take ownership of your sport and drive innovation.
* A growing quant team with long-term ambitions.
* Opportunity to be involved in major industry shifts.