Project Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Sportradar, the market leading supplier of sports and betting-related data services with more than 450 bookmakers as clients, is seeking a Quantitative Analyst that will be responsible for creating forecasting models for sports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create forecasting models for various sports
  • Cleanse data and apply methods to identify and interpret data patterns
  • Implement models in object-oriented programming language
  • Analyse/evaluate/optimise existing models
  • Document the process followed and report to the quant-team on work-flow
  • Research new statistical methods for future applications
  • Collaborate closely with product developers/managers to move projects from idea to implementation
  • Communicate with clients the key elements that govern the model

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • A postgraduate qualification (minimum 60%) in Statistics, Applied Probabilities or a closely related field with a strong quantitative component
  • Advanced programming (R, Matlab/Octave etc) and Excel skills
  • Experience with various modelling (GLMs, Bayesian Inference, Time-Series Analysis etc.) and optimisation techniques

Desirable Requirements:

  • Good understanding of the betting industry
  • Object-oriented programming skills (Java, C++, Python etc.)
  • A demonstrable interest in developing mathematical models for sports

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken), another European language will be considered as a plus
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • General technical understanding and high interest in technical solutions
  • Creative thinking, keen to further refine systems and processes
  • Highly self-motivated, leading by example and enthusiasm
  • Being a team player, with the ability to work with new teams immediately
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as well as product environments and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Patience, tactfulness, diplomacy and approachability
  • Commitment to upholding the highest professional work standards and ethics

Company Overview:

Sportradar is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to bookmakers, media companies, sports federations and state authorities.

We are a truly international business employing over 1,000 people in more than 25 locations around the world. Our rapid growth has been driven by technological innovation alongside an understanding of our clients’ business needs. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 600 companies in over 80 countries.

We occupy a unique position at the intersection of the betting, sports, and media industries.  This creates an exciting and fast-moving working environment that rewards creative thinking and hard work. We are passionate about what we do, and we care passionately about our people.

If you think you’re up to the challenge, come and help us to grow, innovate and develop!