Quantitative Sports Researcher – Graduate Hire

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

About the Role

The Sports Analytics team at Susquehanna builds statistical forecasting models that provide liquidity for the sports betting industry. These models are crucial for developing new trading strategies and informing decision-making about game event distributions.

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 understanding others and expressing yourself clearly
• 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)

Requirements

Intermittent international travel may be required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Solid, analytical problem-solving skills and excellent logical reasoning.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Company Information

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. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

Contact

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.