At a Glance
- Tasks: Build predictive models and analyse data to enhance sports betting strategies.
- Company: Fast-growing sports betting syndicate with a focus on data and technology.
- Benefits: Salary up to £85,000, fully remote work, and leadership growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting chance to shape processes and influence strategy in a rapidly scaling business.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the sports betting industry.
- Qualifications: Strong background in quantitative disciplines and advanced Python skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
Location: Fully Remote (UK)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits
About the Company
We're partnering with a fast-growing sports betting syndicate that uses data, modelling and technology to gain a competitive edge across global sports markets. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where your work will directly influence betting strategy and business performance. As the business continues to scale, they're looking for an exceptional Data Scientist who combines technical excellence with commercial thinking and a genuine passion for sport.
The Opportunity
This isn't a traditional corporate data science role. You'll work alongside experienced quantitative analysts, traders and engineers to develop predictive models, uncover valuable insights and improve decision-making across multiple sports. You'll be joining at an exciting stage of growth, making you a key part of the business with the opportunity to shape processes, influence strategy and develop into a leadership position as the team expands.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build and enhance predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Analyse large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns and betting opportunities.
- Develop data-driven insights to improve betting performance and profitability.
- Work closely with engineering and trading teams to implement scalable analytical solutions.
- Optimise existing models through continual testing, validation and refinement.
- Research new approaches and technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Help shape the future direction of the data science function as the business grows.
- Mentor and support junior team members over time.
What We're Looking For
- Strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
- Commercial experience as a Data Scientist, Quantitative Analyst or similar analytical role.
- Advanced Python skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Strong understanding of machine learning, statistical modelling and predictive analytics.
- Experience with SQL and modern data analysis tools.
- Excellent problem-solving ability with exceptional attention to detail.
- A genuine passion for sport and an interest in sports betting markets.
- Naturally curious, highly analytical and motivated by solving complex problems.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders.
- Leadership potential and the ambition to grow with a rapidly scaling business.
Nice to Have
- Experience within sports betting, gaming, trading or financial markets.
- Knowledge of time series analysis, optimisation or probabilistic modelling.
- Experience working in fast-paced, data-driven environments.
Why Join?
- Salary up to £85,000.
- Fully remote working with flexibility around your day.
- Work on genuinely challenging problems with direct commercial impact.
- Be part of a highly intelligent, ambitious team.
- Significant opportunity to progress into a leadership role as the business grows.
- Join a business where your ideas will be heard and your work will make a measurable difference from day one.
If you're a bright, commercially minded Data Scientist with a passion for sport and you're looking to join a business where you'll have genuine influence from the outset, we'd love to hear from you.
Data Scientist - Sports Betting in Nottingham employer: Block MB
Join a dynamic and innovative sports betting syndicate that champions a collaborative and high-performing work culture, where your contributions will directly shape betting strategies and enhance business performance. With fully remote working options, a competitive salary of up to £85,000, and significant opportunities for career progression into leadership roles, this is an ideal environment for passionate Data Scientists eager to make a tangible impact in the exciting world of sports betting.
