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Location: London, UK Job Type: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Start Date:Summer 2015 Salary: Competitive + benefits Contact: [log in to unmask] Reporting to the Senior Quantitative Analyst and working alongside the Managed Trading Services department, the Data Scientist will be responsible for cleansing, visualising, analysing and interpreting data in order to create automated trading algorithms based on the betting volume and liability of our clients. Key Responsibilities: • Create automated trading algorithms to manage risk • Cleanse data and apply methods to identify and interpret data patterns • Apply cluster analysis based on betting behaviour • Document the process followed and report to the quant-team on work-flow • Research new computational methods for future applications • Collaborate closely with product developers/managers to move projects from idea to implementation • Communicate with clients the key elements that govern the analysis Professional Requirements: • A postgraduate qualification (minimum 60%) in Computational/Financial Mathematics or a closely related field with a strong quantitative component • Experience in Algorithmic Trading and Financial Modelling techniques • Programming (R, Matlab/Octave etc) and Excel skills • Advanced Object-oriented programming skills in Java, C++ or Python etc. Desirable Requirements: • Experience with Data Mining and Machine Learning techniques for solving clustering and classification problems • Good understanding of the betting industry • Experience in Database Management Systems Personal Requirements: • Fluent in English (written and spoken), another European language will be considered as a plus • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • General technical understanding and high interest in technical solutions • Creative thinking, keen to further refine systems and processes • Highly self-motivated, leading by example and enthusiasm • Being a team player, with the ability to work with new teams immediately • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as well as product environments and able to work to tight deadlines • Patience, tactfulness, diplomacy and approachability • Commitment to upholding the highest professional work standards and ethics Company Overview: Sportradar is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to bookmakers, media companies, sports federations and state authorities. We are a truly international business employing over 1,000 people in more than 25 locations around the world. Our rapid growth has been driven by technological innovation alongside an understanding of our clients’ business needs. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 600 companies in over 80 countries. We occupy a unique position at the intersection of the betting, sports, and media industries. This creates an exciting and fast-moving working environment that rewards creative thinking and hard work. We are passionate about what we do, and we care passionately about our people. If you think you’re up to the challenge, come and help us to grow, innovate and develop! How to Apply: Please send an email to [log in to unmask] with attention to Group Head of HR, attaching a copy of your CV and cover letter where you should explain: • Why you want to work for Sportradar • How you meet the professional and desirable requirements You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.