Quantitative Trading Analyst
LeoVegas Group
Full-time
Remote friendly (Spain)
Worldwide
Sports Trading and Risk
ABOUT THE ROLE
The quantitative trading analyst is part of a team reporting into the data science organization, primarily working on topics related to sportsbook pricing, risk, and operations. This is a unique role at the intersection of analytics, technical development, and business operations. The role will interface with stakeholders in bookmaking operations and commercial teams while collaborating with peers on the data science, data engineering, and BI teams to build technical solutions for the sportsbook business at LeoVegas.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Analyze large betting and odds datasets to identify trends and predictive signals
- Develop and deploy statistical and predictive models for the domains of pricing, risk management, and player evaluation
- Drive the usage of developed solutions into day-to-day usage throughout the sportsbook business, with a focus on automation and scalability
- Identify opportunities for optimization and improvement in the sportsbook operation and financial P&L, and take initiative to propose solutions to address them
- Collaborate effectively with technical and business teams, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations
OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Essential
- Research-oriented mindset, with the ability to come up with creative solutions to open-ended technical problems
- Foundational knowledge of probability and statistics
- Advanced experience using spreadsheets (Excel) for data analysis
- Experience with SQL (any dialect or database) as part of frequent responsibilities
- Experience with any scripting language used for data analysis, preferably Python
Nice to have
- Previous knowledge in sports, gambling, gaming, or financial industries
- Background in data science, data engineering, and/or general software engineering
WHO WE ARE
At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide.
BENEFITS
- Hybrid work policy (2 days a week of working from home)
- 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply)
- 300 EUR wellness contribution annually
- Cobee - benefits app with flexible compensation and discounts
- Health insurance (we use Alan)
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (free emotional, legal, and financial support)
- Short Fridays - we work until 16:00
- Complimentary snacks and drinks in our offices, Monday breakfast and Wednesday fika (Swedish break for coffee and something sweet)
- Team and office social events throughout the year
- If you live outside Spain, we offer a relocation package with accommodation and flights.
In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!
Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!
**As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**
**As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**