Quantitative Analysis Team Lead

Let's start with the role

We are looking for a Quantitative Analysis Team Lead who will spearhead our quantitative analytics efforts, driving the enhancement and optimization of our sportsbook operations through advanced mathematical modeling and team leadership. In this role, you will lead a team of quantitative analysts to create, refine, and implement trading models, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our sportsbook operations.

As a Quantitative Analysis Team Lead, you will:

Quantitative Analysis and Modeling

• Develop quantitative models and tools to optimize trading across various sports, focusing on optimal techniques and technologies for continuous improvement of price accuracy, performance and content;
• Lead the development and maintenance of models, taking ownership of new features from conception to delivery;
• Build pre-match and in-play derivative pricing models on a wide variety of sports;
• Create predictive models spanning diverse sports;
• Maintain and enhance all models through ongoing model validation and improvements;
• Design clear and efficient workflows, development environments, data capture tools and continuous education and improvement programs.

Team Leadership and Project Management:

• Lead and inspire a team of quantitative analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Mentor and train team members, promoting skill development and career growth.
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and resources to ensure the timely delivery of analytical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, expertise, and code reviews to ensure the quality and adherence to best practices of analytical models.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and design of analytical systems, considering scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues from the Technology, Product, Risk, and Trading departments to understand requirements and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Present results and recommendations to key stakeholders, translating complex technical information into clear explanations.

Continuous Improvement and Mentoring:

• Continuously evaluate and improve quantitative analysis processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3 years + of experience in a quantitative role, ideally within the sports betting industry.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and expertise in probabilistic and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in statistical languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with simulation and optimization techniques.
• Leadership and project management experience, with the ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills for effectively collaborating within a team and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of the gaming industry and an interest in sports will be considered as a plus;
• Κnowledge of programming languages for model implementation (object-oriented principles, data structures, functional programming principles, knowledge in C#) will be considered as a plus.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• 🕑 Hybrid model of working; 
• 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding;
• 💸 Competitive salary package and bonus scheme;
• 👩‍⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family;
• 💰 Monthly meal allowance 
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework;
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training

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