Quantitative Sports Researcher – Graduate Hire
On-siteBala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Immerse yourself in sports analytics research by empirically testing ideas using real industry data and writing programs to implement models that simulate outcomes. Collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists to discuss findings and refine strategies. This role requires a graduating Master's or PhD student with strong programming skills and demonstrated experience in sports analytics projects, including knowledge of US and world sports. Intermittent international travel may be required. Join Susquehanna's Sports Analytics team, where statistical forecasting models provide liquidity for the sports betting industry and inform decision-makers about game event distributions.
Required Qualifications
- Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field
- Solid, analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent logical reasoning
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong, practical computer programing skills
- Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects
- Understanding of US Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL)
- Understanding of world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)
- Intermittent international travel
- #LI-Onsite
Additional Requirements
- Intermittent international travel may be required
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