Quantitative Sports Researcher - Graduate Hire

Susquehanna International Group, LLP • Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), PA

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About The Position

At Susquehanna, the Sports Analytics team builds statistical forecasting models that help provide liquidity for the sports betting industry. These models are vital to creating new trading strategies and informing decision-makers about the distribution of game events. By joining our Sports Analytics team, you will be part of a group that is passionate about mathematics, gaming, and technology.

Requirements

• Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field
• Solid, analytical problem-solving skills and excellent logical reasoning
• Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
• Strong, practical computer programming skills
• Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects
• Understanding of US Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)
• Intermittent international travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in sports analytics research
• Empirically test ideas using real industry data
• Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes
• Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees