Quantitative Analyst
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 85,000 / year
Full Time
13-03-2025
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 at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial but not essential.
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:
Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, F#, C++, Java
Mathematical Modelling
Mathematical skills, particularly a keen understanding of probabilities and statistics
Analytic mindset
Strong communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Experience in data science (big data, deep learning, machine learning) is beneficial
Specific sports trading knowledge is beneficial but not essential
If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at OliverWilson@SpectrumIT.co.uk
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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