Senior Product Analyst

Job Description

Working as part of the wider Sports Product Back End function, you will be a senior member a team of Product Analysts responsible for the refinement, validation and integration of sport-betting models and data feeds as well as in the optimisation of functionalityfor multiple back-end systems.Were looking for a statistically minded person with a background in trader or similar role to join the team in London. For this role we have a flexible hybrid approach. Main office location will be Stratford. What youll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the Entain Quants function to drive consistent and continuous improvement in the accuracy of new and existing trading models through data analysis and detailed price validation testing.
• Continually evaluate ways to improve efficiency within price validation.
• Regularly analyse and propose optimisations of existing functionality and parameters (delays, limits, overrounds, sports logic etc) within back-end systems to generate maximum benefit for both internal users and external customers
• Mentor more junior members of the team to help enhance the overall capability and efficiency of the Product Analyst function.
• Undertake a leading role in the delivery process of new models and trading functionality releases through rigorous User Acceptance Testing.
• Prepare clear user documentation and lead business readiness sessions with key stakeholders to ensure operational alignment ahead of Sports Product Back End deliveries.
• Work closely with Product Managers and Business Analysts to ensure stakeholder requirements are correctly captured and constructively challenge & enhance these to ensure they deliver on the product vision.
• Provide support and assistance with regards to live issues raised around Sports Product Back End models and systems.
• Provide insight into improvements in both our product offering and performance through detailed analysis of internal data and competitors.
• Encourage communication and collaboration across the business, team, and stakeholders in order to build strong relationships and develop cross functional working.

What we need from you:

• Experience within the sports betting industry and the various features & functionality available across the sector.
• Extensive past experience working for a Sportsbook (preferably in a sports trading role)
• Holistic understanding of the core elements that drive the trading content of a sportsbook
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of sports with the ability to quickly identify the key strategies/game theory that underpin them.
• Previous experience of developing/ testing sports-betting models
• Experience using/working with sportsbook backend systems and third-party data/pricing feeds.
• Exceptional mathematical skills combined with an analytical mindset and a passion for problem solving.
• Extensive knowledge of key modelling approaches used within sports betting models.
• Ability to manipulate large empirical data sets to produce detailed analysis regarding predictive accuracy of models
• Proficient data analysis programmes
• Pragmatic approach to delivery ensuring incremental benefit across the group
• Comfortable managing, liaising, and presenting to senior external or internal stakeholders
• Demonstrate extensive influence at a senior level and builds networks to achieve strategic goals
• Develop and maintain excellent awareness of competitor activity and regulatory constraints within the marketplace to inform the business and guide and shape the Backend Product roadmap
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate across both technical and data driven teams, ensuring crucial information is clearly articulated and easily digestible.

Desired:

• Familiarity with different software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc)
• Experience working in a global company
• Familiarity with the various regulatory gambling/gaming requirements imposed within different territories
• Experience working with a range of data analysis tools/ programmes (R, Python, SQL)
• Strong critical thinker
• Comfortable working Independently or collaboratively
• Logical and pragmatic mindset
• Driven to achieve success on both a team and individual level.

Keyskills :
Microsoft ExcelTradingSports Betting