Cricket Data Scientist
- Strong problem solving skills, with an ability to proactively identify challenges and propose solutions
- An ability to make pragmatic and sensible choices about what data analysis and modelling approaches to use - you can judge when it's right to obsess about the details, and when it's right to ship an MVP as fast as possible
- A strong understanding of cricket: not only the game's nuances, but also the key players and leagues around the world
- Familiarity with a broad range of statistical techniques, such as regression modelling, Monte Carlo simulation, GLMs, mixed effects models, gradient boosting, ensemble modelling, and time series forecasting
- Interest in betting/prediction problems
- A flair for communicating statistical analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Programming experience with Python
- Prior experience of sports modelling, ideally within the betting industry
- A good understanding of the mechanics of betting markets
- Project management skills, including an ability to make sensible value judgements about where the team should spend time
- Experience producing readable, testable and maintainable code on a collaborative codebase
- A good knowledge of AWS (or a similar cloud platform)
- Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Competitive contribution matched pensions
- Health and well-being benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
- Health Cash Plan via Bupa
- Subsidised gym membership
- Daily subsidised office meals
- Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth
- Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
- Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
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