Our team of Quantitative Trading Analysts/Data Scientists is renowned within our company for being the brains behind the bet when it comes to expertise in strategic decision-making. You'll become a valuable member of our tight-knit group based in Leeds, where we specialise in crafting statistical models for our trading platforms.
Your role will involve developing models that underpin our bookmaking operations, generating odds for sports events that drive a turnover exceeding £4 billion annually. Additionally, your models will empower us to delve into customer behaviour analysis, enabling us to devise targeted marketing strategies and compelling promotional offers.
What you will be doing
- Playing a key role in building statistical models, ensuring that everything we produce meets the needs of the business and our customers
- Bringing ideas with the opportunity to analyse the way we work
- Using mathematical techniques and modelling to improve our performance and profitability
- Presenting analysis to various audiences in a way that they will understand
- Continuously learning and developing
- Using cutting-edge tools and techniques to find new ways to improve model accuracy and bring exciting new opportunities for our customers and sports traders.
Who we are looking for
We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos.
To apply to this post, you will have:
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling techniques, with a strong foundation in mathematical principles, acquired through a first-class honors or postgraduate degree in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge in sports betting and bookmaking, coupled with a keen enthusiasm for sports, providing valuable insight into the industry and its dynamics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges, coupled with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of results and solutions.
- Technical acumen, including proficiency in statistical programming languages like R or Python, general-purpose programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, and experience with databases (e.g., MySQL) and cloud technologies (preferably AWS). Prior experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Scikit-learn) is also advantageous, along with a track record of building mathematical models in a professional setting.
What we offer
Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of our 888 William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive.
Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:
- Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
- Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
- Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
- Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
- Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
- Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
- Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare options.
- Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind.
evoke in Leeds
Right in the middle of the creative heart of the UK sit both of our Leeds offices. Leeds itself is a buzzy, busy place to work and live. A hub for tech, digital and gaming companies – there’s also five universities right on our doorstep. And away from work, we’re in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and of course have got a competitive sports scene with Leeds United and Yorkshire Cricket and Rugby just up the road in Headingly.
More about evoke
We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.
At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.
At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.
Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.
Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!
