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Quantitative Analyst

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Playtech

2021-12-03 07:46:24

Job location Barkingside, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Banking & Financial Services

Job description

Playtech Sports specialises in the provision of online betting and gaming software to UK and global service providers. Headquartered in London and founded in 2005, our GenBet product provides operators with a robust and secure central customer management platform onto which any number of products can be added and managed. Sportsbook, Lottery, Pool Betting and Fixed-Odds Games modules allow the operator to tailor their online service whilst a comprehensive back office and reporting suite provides powerful tools for event and market management.

Playtech Sports became a Playtech company in January 2012, meaning that existing and future customers now benefit from the industry leading GenBet product suite, delivered on Playtech's comprehensive IMS (information management solution).

This is an opportunity for you to join a fun and supportive, fast-paced team, with an emphasis and enthusiasm for technology. About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst for the development and creation of sports models and derivative markets based on statistical information and or underlying odds. Responsibilities:

  • Implementation of price calculations, including systems algorithms based on sound mathematical knowledge
  • Help develop and implement new products to improve performance and profitability
  • Aid development of auto-generated pricing engines to product delivery and introduce efficiencies that can be re-invested into provision of extended product range
  • Interact with other areas of the business to achieve project objectives and to ensure that all completed tasks are effectively implemented
Essential:

  • Numerate degree from a top university
  • Solid Knowledge of statistics, mathematical methods and algorithms
  • Experience of working with large datasets & statistical or numerical programming tools such as Python, R, or MATLAB
Desirable:

  • Post Graduate Degree (MSc, PhD)
  • Trading experience in a betting environment
  • Knowledge of machine learning concepts
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  • 25 Days Holiday
  • Private Health Care
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Legal Assistance
  • Bonus
  • Taste Card
  • Cycle to Work
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Eye Care
  • Gym Membership
  • Death in Service
  • Income Protection
Two stage interview process :
  • 1st stage - 90 minute Zoom call - Hiring Manager
  • 2nd stage - 90 minute Zoom call - Hiring Manager & Team members
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