Harnham
Quantitative Analyst
Requirements
Requires a strong academic background in Mathematics or Statistics, with PhD qualifications and strong Python programming experience. Candidates should have experience working with real-world data and predictive models.
Job Description
Quantitative Analyst
London (City) | 5 Days Onsite (sensible flex when needed)
£70,000 - £150,000 Base Salary + Bonus
Visa Sponsorship Available
The Opportunity
We're partnering with a highly successful quantitative trading and analytics business that operates within a fast-paced sports and predictive modelling environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, research-driven organisation where mathematics, statistics, and data science sit at the heart of decision-making.
The business has built an outstanding reputation through a highly analytical approach, proprietary modelling techniques, and a collaborative culture. With a flat structure, excellent retention, and significant autonomy, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact from day one.
You'll be joining a talented technical team developing sophisticated predictive models used to analyse and forecast outcomes across global sporting markets.
The Role
As a Quantitative Analyst, you will:
- Develop and enhance predictive models for forecasting event outcomes
- Apply advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to solve complex problems
- Analyse large datasets to uncover insights and improve model performance
- Work closely with researchers, analysts, and software engineers
- Contribute to the development of new modelling approaches and research initiatives
- Influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from candidates who have:
- A strong academic background in Mathematics or Statistics
- PhD qualifications
- Excellent statistical modelling and problem-solving skills
- Strong Python programming experience
- Experience working with real-world data and predictive models
- A genuine passion for analytics and quantitative research
- Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
Experience within sports analytics or sports trading is advantageous but absolutely not essential. Candidates from a broad range of quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer?
- Performance-related bonus paid twice per year (typically 20%)
- Visa sponsorship available
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Gym membership
- Flexibility to attend the gym during working hours up to twice per week
- Flat, collaborative culture with excellent work-life balance
- Exposure to challenging, cutting-edge quantitative research
- Clear long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
If you're passionate about mathematics, statistics, and developing cutting-edge predictive models, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected quantitative research team operating at the forefront of data-driven decision making.
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About Harnham
Harnham provides specialist Data and AI recruitment and staffing services, along with bespoke training solutions, across multiple industry verticals, operating in the UK, the USA and EU - contact us today to discuss your requirements: info@harnham.com Our recruitment and talent teams cover all aspects of the data and AI pipeline, from collection to consumption, across multiple data roles and functions. Whether you need full-time staff, contract talent, specialized training, Data-qualified graduates, or C-suite executives, Harnham Group is equipped to fulfill all your data talent requirements. Our five core services: * ATD - Rockborne – our graduate development arm – deploys expertly trained data consultants, who have gone through an intensive 12-week data training programme. After two years in the scheme, your consultant could become a * Contract / C2C / Freelance: Whether you're addressing a talent shortage, augmenting a project team, or encountering resource gaps, our specialist consultants offer bespoke interim talent solutions to address your unique challenges and drive success. * Full-Time / Direct Hiring: From early career professionals to senior management, our comprehensive services enable you to unearth outstanding data talent across various specializations, ensuring your organization thrives in the data-driven era. * Executive Search: With our dedicated executive search team and an extensive network encompassing the director to C-suite level, we assist both global corporations and ambitious startups in securing top-tier leadership talent to accomplish their goals. * GenAI, Prompt, LLM Training: Elevate your team's data expertise with our all-encompassing training programs covering essential tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Machine Learning, LLM’s and AI. Highly bespoke, customised to your team learning requirements and budgets.