Amelco London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Amelco UK Ltd are a gaming and gambling solution software provider, and industry leader in the USA, UK, and Europe. 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 candidates who are passionate about sports and mathematics to join our expanding Quantitative Modelling Team. This is an exciting period of growth for Amelco, providing a unique opportunity for candidate to significantly influence and build the company’s future direction and success.
Job Brief:
As a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Amelco, you will be responsible for developing advanced predictive models and building the necessary tools for trading across various sports and markets. 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:
● Develop and implement sophisticated predictive models for sports betting.
● Create and optimise trading tools and algorithms.
● Analyse and interpret complex data sets to inform trading strategies.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our technical platforms.
● Stay updated with the latest industry trends and statistical methodologies.
Essential Skills:
● MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Engineering).
● 3+ years of work experience in the sports gambling sector or a proven track record of academic research (PhD in Statistics or equivalent).
● Excellent programming skills in a high-level language, preferably R or Python.
● Extensive experience in probabilistic and statistical modelling.
● A keen interest in one or more of our core sports (soccer, tennis, major North American sports).
Desirable Skills:
● Strong knowledge of state-space models and filtering algorithms, Bayesian inference, or computational statistics.
● Familiarity with machine learning methods.
● Programming skills in Julia, C++, or Java.
● Experience with the TensorFlow software library.
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 in our Shoreditch office, with flexibility for hybrid or remote 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, with your CV, to join our team and make a real impact in the gambling industry.
