Amelco London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Amelco UK Ltd are an industry-leading gaming and gambling solution software provider, with clients in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our partnerships with global gaming companies have driven the development of state-of-the-art technical platforms, encompassing sportsbook, lottery, casino, virtual, and financial trading solutions.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking exceptional mathematicians and programmers to join our newly formed Quantitative Modelling Team. This is an exciting period of growth for Amelco, providing a unique opportunity for the right candidate to significantly influence the company’s future direction and success.
Job Brief:
As a Quantitative Analyst at Amelco, you will be responsible for developing advanced predictive sports models for both pre-game and in-play trading. While our primary focus is on soccer, tennis, and the major North American sports, we are continually exploring opportunities to enter new markets.
Key Responsibilities:
● Contribute to the development and implementation of in-house models, replacing reliance on external feeds.
● Design internal code libraries to streamline the model development process.
● Ensure adherence to best practices in coding as the new codebase is developed.
● Develop tools for backtesting quant models against the market and external feeds.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our technical platforms.
● Stay updated with the latest industry trends and statistical methodologies.
Essential Skills:
● Bachelors/Masters in Mathematics, Statistics, Theoretical Physics, or similar.
● PhD in Statistics or another area involving lots of work with messy data (e.g., Physics, Computational Biology).
● Extensive background in Bayesian inference, state-space models, filtering algorithms, etc.
● Excellent programming skills and experience implementing efficient algorithms for high-dimensional problems (ideally with TensorFlow, Julia, Google JAX).
Any prior exposure to sports modelling would be a major advantage, but we will consider candidates with limited work experience.
Why Join Us:
● Be part of a leading company in the gaming and gambling industry.
● Work on cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
● Collaborate with a team of passionate and skilled professionals.
● Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.
Benefits:
● Competitive remuneration
● Generous pension scheme (Amelco to match up to 7% contribution)
● Discretionary bonus
● High-end working space
● State-of-the-art laptop
● 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
● Comprehensive benefits scheme
● Knowledge-sharing opportunities
● Company social events for team bonding
Location:
The role is based in London, with flexibility for hybrid working for the right candidate.
If you are a talented quantitative analyst with a passion for sports and a drive for innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by uploading your CV and a Cover Letter to join our team and make a real impact in the gambling industry.
