Quantitative Analysis Team Lead

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Kaizen Gaming, powering Betano, seeks a Quantitative Analysis Team Lead to lead quantitative analytics efforts and optimize sportsbook operations. Responsibilities include developing advanced mathematical models, leading a team of quantitative analysts, refining and implementing trading models, and ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy. The role involves creating and optimizing trading models across various sports, building pre-match and in-play derivative pricing models, designing clear workflows, and mentoring the team. Collaboration with Technology, Product, Risk, and Trading departments is crucial, along with presenting findings to stakeholders.
Must have:
  • Develop quantitative models for trading optimization
  • Lead and mentor quantitative analysts
  • Build pre-match and in-play pricing models
  • Design clear workflows and development environments
  • Manage project timelines and resources
  • Provide technical guidance and code reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments
  • Present results and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
  • 3 years of experience in a quantitative role
  • Strong analytical thinking and modeling skills
  • Proficiency in Python or R
  • Experience with simulation and optimization
  • Leadership and project management experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Understanding of the gaming industry
  • Interest in sports
  • Knowledge of C# programming
  • Knowledge of object-oriented principles
  • Knowledge of data structures
  • Knowledge of functional programming principles

Job Details

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 Analysis Team Lead who will spearhead our quantitative analytics efforts, driving the enhancement and optimization of our sportsbook operations through advanced mathematical modeling and team leadership. In this role, you will lead a team of quantitative analysts to create, refine, and implement trading models, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our sportsbook operations.

As a Quantitative Analysis Team Lead, you will:
 
Quantitative Analysis and Modeling
  • Develop quantitative models and tools to optimize trading across various sports, focusing on optimal techniques and technologies for continuous improvement of price accuracy, performance and content;
  • Lead the development and maintenance of models, taking ownership of new features from conception to delivery;
  • Build pre-match and in-play derivative pricing models on a wide variety of sports;
  • Create predictive models spanning diverse sports;
  • Maintain and enhance all models through ongoing model validation and improvements;
  • Design clear and efficient workflows, development environments, data capture tools and continuous education and improvement programs.
Team Leadership and Project Management:
  • Lead and inspire a team of quantitative analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Mentor and train team members, promoting skill development and career growth.
  • Manage project timelines, priorities, and resources to ensure the timely delivery of analytical solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance, expertise, and code reviews to ensure the quality and adherence to best practices of analytical models.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and design of analytical systems, considering scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues from the Technology, Product, Risk, and Trading departments to understand requirements and build strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Present results and recommendations to key stakeholders, translating complex technical information into clear explanations.
Continuous Improvement and Mentoring:
  • Continuously evaluate and improve quantitative analysis processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 3 years + of experience in a quantitative role, ideally within the sports betting industry.
  • Strong analytical thinking skills and expertise in probabilistic and statistical modeling.
  • Proficiency in statistical languages such as Python or R.
  • Experience with simulation and optimization techniques.
  • Leadership and project management experience, with the ability to guide and motivate a team.
  • Excellent communication skills for effectively collaborating within a team and presenting findings to stakeholders.
  • 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.

Similar Jobs

Paytm - Messaging Solution - DM/Manager- Payments

Paytm

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Intel  - Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Virtualization and Cloud Platforms

Intel

Phoenix, Arizona, United States (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
Obviously A - Content Marketer

Obviously A

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
clevertap - Regional Marketing Manager

clevertap

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
OKX - Manager, Customer Service

OKX

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Whatnot - Software Engineer, Account Integrity

Whatnot

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (Remote)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Senior Manager, Publishing Product Management, 2XKO APAC

Riot Games

Singapore (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Riot Games - Senior Product Category Manager, Consumer Products

Riot Games

Shanghai, China (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Fi - Fraud Analytics

Fi

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
DigitalOcean - Senior Cloud Support Engineer

DigitalOcean

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Hybrid)
9 Months ago
HYCU - Business Systems Operations Manager (Sales Operations)

HYCU

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
GameJobs - Senior Data Scientist

GameJobs

São Paulo, State Of São Paulo, Brazil (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Axon - L&D Program Manager - International Sales Onboarding

Axon

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Toku - Payroll Operations Specialist

Toku

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Remote)
5 Months ago
Apple - Software Quality Engineer - Applied Networking

Apple

Cupertino, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Athens, Greece

Ansys - Lead R&D Software Engineer - C++/Python, Semiconductors

Ansys

Chalandri, Greece (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Ansys - Senior R&D Engineer (C++, Qt)

Ansys

Chalandri, Greece (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
TransPerfect - Senior 3D Character Artist

TransPerfect

Greece (Remote)
1 Week ago
Tesla - Electrical Engineer, Motor Design - Optimus

Tesla

Athens, Greece (On-Site)
5 Months ago
kaizen gaming  - Product Designer, Platform

kaizen gaming

Athens, Greece (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Tesla - Electrical Engineer, Motor Design - Tesla Bot

Tesla

Athens, Greece (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Hawkeye Innovations - Match Day Technician

Hawkeye Innovations

Agrinio, Greece (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Token Metrics - Crypto Full Stack Developer

Token Metrics

Athens, Greece (Remote)
2 Years ago
ARHS - Junior - Mid Automation Test Engineer

ARHS

Athens, Greece (Remote)
1 Month ago
Ansys - Lead R&D Software Engineer - C++/Python

Ansys

Chalandri, Greece (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Category Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

Kaizen Gaming is one of the biggest and fastest growing GameTech companies in the world. With a focus on Technology and People we aim to continually improve our products and services to provide the best and most trusted online gaming experience to our customers around the world. 


We operate two brands in 13 countries: Betano (Portugal, Romania, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Canada-Ontario, Nigeria) and Stoiximan (Greece, Cyprus), and employ more than 2,200 people across three continents. Obsessed with our customers, we use technology and data to constantly push the boundaries of online gaming entertainment. 


Why work with us


💻Tech the Ride | Our Adventure

We have made it our quest to shape and influence the GameTech industry globally. We Kaizeners move fast and make things happen: we imagine, develop and build with no

limitations. Working here means getting the freedom to explore as you help us create the technology that powers entertainment.


😎Pick #oneteam | Our Culture

We each have a role to play in building a company culture we can all trust. We Kaizeners are open, direct and respectful; we support each other to reach our goals as

#oneteam. Working here means facing challenges that inspire the team to be on its A-game to get the job done.


☝ Level up | Our Growth

We know our hard work will take us places. We Kaizeners get plenty of opportunities to supercharge our potential as the company grows, overcoming challenges with the support of our colleagues. Working here means continually finding new boundaries to push and new career horizons to reach.


Press Play on Potential!

Join our #oneteam

Athens, Greece (Hybrid)

Athens, Greece (Hybrid)

Thessaloniki, Greece (Hybrid)

Lima, Callao Region, Peru (On-Site)

Athens, Greece (Hybrid)

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid)

São Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid)

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by kaizen gaming

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug