Junior Sports Analyst

Job title:

Junior Sports Analyst

Company

bet365

Job description

Who we are looking forA Junior Sports Analyst, who will work within a team of talented individuals utilising both analytical and technical skills, along with a general passion for sports.The Sports Analysis team is responsible for designing, creating and maintaining the mathematical models used by the trading tools.The day-to-day work is interesting, challenging and fast paced amidst a hardworking and delivery focused company ethos. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest challenges.This role is eligible for inclusion in the company’s hybrid working from home policy.Preferred skills and experienceDegree in a mathematical or computer science-based discipline.Keen interest in a wide range of sports and the online gambling industry.Excellent understanding of probability and statistics.Experience with technologies such as C#, Go, Visual Basic, R, Python and SQL.Experience with analysing large data sets.Experience with machine learning.Solid understanding of Windows and Office applications.Ability to problem solve with good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.Committed and flexible with a can do attitude towards work. Read more Read lessMain ResponsibilitiesBuilding and maintaining the logic and pricing algorithms used in sports models.Analysing data and trading figures or trader feedback to identify improvements to pricing logic.Developing and supporting technical solutions that the team are responsible for.Ensuring the solution meets the needs of the Business.Learning touch points where changes within a model may have an impact on other Business areas.Supporting other teams who are integrating or testing the sports models. Read more Read lessWant to become part of the team?The benefits of working with usBonus SchemesRecognition for your performance and hard work.Company PensionPreparing you for later life with a top pension.Employee Assistance ProgrammeSupporting the wellbeing of you and your family.Employee Discount ProgrammeAn exclusive programme with opportunities to save money with hundreds of retailers.Eye CareIn a digital world, we help take care of your vision.Income ProtectionYour income is protected, just in case.Life AssurancePeace of mind for your family in any eventuality.Life Events and Long ServiceTo celebrate your big occasions, dedication and hard work.ManchesterHillside (Technology) Ltd opened our North West office in 2016 in the heart of Manchester’s buzzing city centre. In recent years the city has become a hub of technology and creative industries.Our location

• Often described as the UK’s second city, living costs in Manchester are around 30% cheaper than London.
• Our office has plenty of public transport nearby, including trains operating around the country and the Metrolink.
• Manchester is passionate about sport and has two Premier League football teams.
• Full of fantastic restaurants and shops, from Spinningfields to the Northern Quarter, there is lots to see and do.

What we get up toOur Manchester office is home to part of Hillside (Technology) Ltd’s Software Development family as well as additional technology units. We work closely with our other Technology sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Bulgaria to deliver our first class product.Some location benefitsNearby Restaurants and ShopsTea and Coffee ServiceGreat Commuter LinksCity Centre Location

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:46:20 GMT

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