Quantitative Sports Researcher – Graduate Hire

Job description

Overview

At Susquehanna, the Sports Analytics team builds statistical forecasting models that help provide liquidity for the sports betting industry. These models are vital to creating new trading strategies and informing decision‑makers about the distribution of game events. By joining our Sports Analytics team as a Quantitative Researcher, you will be part of a group that is passionate about mathematics, gaming, and technology.

What You’ll Do

Immerse yourself in sports analytics research

Empirically test ideas using real industry data

Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes

Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists

What We’re Looking For

Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively‑driven field

Solid, analytical problem‑solving skills and excellent logical reasoning

Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood

Strong, practical computer programming skills

Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects

Understanding of US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)

Intermittent international travel may be required

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. By applying machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets, we uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. We excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

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Worksite address

bala cynwyd, PA, 19004, US

Who can apply

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