Senior Quantitative Analyst Job at City, London Full Time

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quant Analyst with a passion for sports, data, and quantitative modelling to join a high-performing and innovative team based in Central London.

This role is ideal for an experienced quantitative professional who thrives on solving complex analytical problems, working with large-scale datasets, and developing sophisticated models that directly influence trading and decision-making processes. You will collaborate closely with analysts, traders, and developers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where your insight and expertise will have a genuine impact.

The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, commercially aware, and comfortable taking ownership of projects while contributing as a senior member of a collaborative team. A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field is essential. Previous exposure to sports trading, betting markets, or predictive modelling within sport would be highly advantageous.

Alongside a highly competitive salary, the company offers an exceptional office environment and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data and technology in one of the most exciting sectors in quantitative analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, interpret, and model large and complex datasets
• Develop and enhance quantitative models to support trading strategies and market analysis
• Apply statistical and probabilistic techniques to generate actionable insights
• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and software developers to improve systems and performance
• Identify new opportunities through data-driven research and innovation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical methodologies and tools

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong programming skills in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical modelling, statistics, and probability
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience working with large-scale data and data science methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Genuine interest in sports analytics, trading, or betting markets

Preferred Background

• MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or another highly quantitative discipline
• Previous experience within sports trading, quantitative finance, betting analytics, or predictive modelling environments would be beneficial

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.