Risk/Data Scientist

Location: 	London
Job Type: 	Permanent
Salary: 	Competitive
Contact: 	[log in to unmask]

Sportradar, the market leading supplier of sports and betting-related data services with more than 450 bookmakers as clients, is seeking a Risk/Data Scientist that will analyse the betting data in order to assess and manage the implied risk exposure.


Main Responsibilities: 
•	Create automated trading algorithms based on the betting volume and liability of our bookmaker clients
•	Apply cluster analysis on the bettors and identify model deficiencies based on betting strategies

Other Responsibilities:
•	Cleanse data and apply supervised/unsupervised learning methods to identify and interpret data patterns
•	Document the process followed and report to the quant-team on work-flow
•	Research new computational/statistical 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


Essential Requirements:
•	A postgraduate qualification (minimum 60%) in Statistics/Financial Mathematics or a closely related field with a strong quantitative component
•	Advanced programming (Python, R, Java etc.) and Excel skills
•	Experience with modern Machine Learning techniques for solving clustering and classification problems

Desirable Requirements: 
•	Good understanding of the betting industry
•	Big Data analysis (Spark, Hadoop etc)
•	Experience in Algorithmic Trading and Financial Modelling techniques


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 media companies, bookmakers, sports federations and state authorities.
We are a truly international business employing over 1,300 people in more than 30 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 800 companies in over 80 countries.
We occupy a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting 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 Statement of Purpose where you should explain:
•	Why you want to work for Sportradar
•	How you meet the professional and desirable requirements

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