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Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd

Quantitative Analyst - Sports Trading

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London, United Kingdom

£ 100,000 / year

Full Time

09-01-2025

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Job Specifications

Excellent opportunity for a passionate Quantitative Analyst to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a small but very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to PhD level, or at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or Physics. Any sports trading experience would be beneficial.

This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment.
Previous experience within the sports trading industry would be beneficial.

Skills required:
Ideally a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or Physics from Russell Group University or equivalent
Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, C++
Mathematical and statistical Modelling
Excellent Mathematical skills
Analytic mindset
Specific sports trading knowledge is beneficial
If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (see below)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Spectrum IT Recruitment is a Software & Technology recruitment specialist formed in 2008 with the purpose of delivering customer driven services to the Software, Web and Technology sectors across the South of England. Established for 15 years, employing 30 staff and demonstrating year on year growth, Spectrum IT is one the UK's leading IT recruitment agencies with a strong brand name and a reputation of professionalism and integrity. Our success is built on strong moral values and providing first class customer service t... Know more

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