Sports Data Scientist

Are you someone who is looking to take your career to the next level? If so, this is a unique opportunity to join a sports trading startup. As the sports data scientist, you'll be working on the full project lifecycle from gather data to building the algorithms to predict certain sporting outcomes.

Having had a successful last 12 months, they're working on a number of exciting projects which you will get full autonomy working on. As the company grows, the opportunity will be there for you to progress as well. Apply now if you're looking to accelerate your career working for a rapidly growing startup!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a number of exciting projects across different sports.
• Gather data from various sources including news articles.
• Build models to help predict certain sporting outcomes.
• Full autonomy on projects where your ideas will be implemented.

Experience Required:

• Experience with statistical techniques such as Bayesian, Hidden Markov and Probabilistic models
• Open to industry but ideally worked within sports
• Experience working with Kalman Filters, Time Series Analysis is a bonus

Package:

• Up to £100,000
• Market leading bonus
• Once a week in London office

How to Apply:
If you’re interested, submit your CV and Daniel Akanni will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps.