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Quantitative Sports Researcher

United States, Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania · Job Posted February 02, 2026
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At Susquehanna, 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Immerse yourself in sports analytics research
  • Empirically test ideas using real industry data
  • Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes
  • Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists

Requirements

  • Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field
  • Solid, analytical problem-solving skills and excellent logical reasoning
  • Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
  • Strong, practical computer programing skills
  • Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects
  • Understanding of US Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)
  • Intermittent international travel may be required
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