Our client, an innovative sports betting modelling business based in central London, is looking for a talented Senior Data Scientist to join their team.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the development of models and supervise ad hoc analysis using a variety of data sources to solve tasks relevant to the business (e.g. supporting development of existing and/or new sports forecasting products)
* Extract meaningful insight from sports data using sound Mathematical/Statistical principles
* Collaborate with and lead other members of the Data Science team to propose ideas and solve modelling problems relating to new/existing products
* Follow typical development processes in terms of code management and structure
* Liaise with various teams around the business (including Model Engineering and Data Collection teams where appropriate) to assist with tasks relevant to the modelling team
Requirements:
* An advanced degree (PhD, MSc, BSc) in a STEM subject or equivalent experience in a professional data science role
* Demonstrable experience solving complex analytics and modelling problems within sports/betting domains
* 5+ years’ experience in sports betting/analytics industry in a quantitative or data science role
* Possesses significant experience and a passion for statistical modelling of MLB or NBA
* Advanced knowledge of statistical modelling and machine learning, with relevant experience in the use of relevant Python libraries e.g. scikit-learn, xgboost, tensorflow, pymc3, statsmodels (and R equivalents)
* Experience generating reports, dashboards and data visualisations to explain the results and behaviour of models
* Experience with concurrent development source control (GIT)
* Familiarity with SQL and experience working with relational databases
* Excellent presentation, documentation, time management, communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
* Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and analytical outlook