Quantitative Sports Researcher – Graduate Hire

<b>Overview</b> <br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">At <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Susquehanna </span></span>, 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, you will be part of a group that is passionate about mathematics, gaming, and technology.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">In this role, you will</span></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Immerse yourself in sports analytics research</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Empirically test ideas using real industry data</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists</span></li></ul><br><b>What we're looking for</b><br><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Solid, analytical problem-solving skills and excellent logical reasoning</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Strong, practical computer programing skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Understanding of US Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Intermittent international travel may be required</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a>. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.</em></span></p>