Quantitative Analyst

We are Kaizen Gaming
Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 19 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents.

Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there'll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?

Let's start with the role
We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst who will be responsible for creating, developing and refining the trading models to improve the efficiency of the sportsbook operation.

This role requires an individual with a keen interest in sports analytics, a deep understanding of mathematical modeling and the ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic betting environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and accuracy of our sportsbook operations through advanced quantitative analysis and modeling.

As a Quantitative Analyst you will

• Develop quantitative models and tools to enhance trading across a diverse range of sports, focusing on optimal techniques and technologies for continuous improvement of price accuracy, performance, and content;
• Leading the development and maintenance of models, taking ownership of new and existing features from conception to delivery;
• Build pre-match and in-play derivative pricing models on a wide variety of sports;
• Construct predictive models spanning a wide variety of sports;
• Maintain and enhance all models though ongoing model validation and improvements
• Assist the team members in overcoming specific modeling challenges and contribute to their professional development;
• Design clear and efficient workflows, development environments, data capture tools and continuous education and improvement programs;
• Comprehend how models interact with internal systems / stakeholders, providing clear explanations of methodologies to model consumers;
• Collaborate productively with colleagues from Technology, Product, Risk and Trading departments;
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and build strong cross-functional relationships;
• Present results and recommendations to key stakeholder.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor in Mathematics, Statistics or other Scientific Discipline;
• 1 year+ of experience in a quantitative role (probabilistic and statistical modeling) ideally within the sports betting industry;
• Strong analytical thinking skills in order to solve complex problems;
• Experience using statistical languages such as Python or R;
• Knowledge of simulation and optimization techniques;
• Ability to mentor and collaborate effectively within a team setting;
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical information;
• Previous experience in gaming industry / betting;
• A solid understanding of the gaming industry and an interest in sports will be considered as a plus;
• Κnowledge of programming languages for model implementation (object oriented principles, data structures, functional programming principles, knowledge in C#) will be considered as a plus.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• Hybrid way of working
• A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• Competitive pay & bonus scheme
• Private health insurance for you and your family
• Monthly meal allowance
• Developmental 360° feedback framework
• Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training

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