Execution Trader
Mustard Systems is a team of 60 people dedicated to developing market leading sports models and trading strategies. Applications of our research are widespread across multiple sectors including betting, insurance, finance and the media, as well as giving advice to coaches and owners of sporting teams.
Our aim is to predict sport as accurately as possible, and we achieve this by combining large, rapidly changing datasets with home grown software and statistical models. We enjoy a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, offering fresh challenges which are both rewarding and enjoyable.
Our ambitions are high, aiming to create best-in-class systems in a highly competitive field. In the coming year, we will be working on expanding our trading strategies and data feeds. We are looking for a trader to join our Execution team, which is responsible for monetising predictions generated from inhouse models.The team is looking for an ambitious individual who is willing to learn from some of the best minds in the sports trading industry, executing and innovating trading strategies.
As an innovative team, you will be working in a fast paced environment best suited to enthusiastic, numerate individuals who thrive in a creative environment.
The role would entail:
- Implementing trading strategies on live sports events - primarily cricket
- Being a key part of a feedback loop with senior traders and quants as to how to improve trading strategies
- Liaising with development teams to improve market interaction dynamics
- Attention to detail, consistency and accuracy in carrying out trading responsibilities
- Post event analysis of trading data using python and other analysis tools
- Working variable hours, including evenings and weekends
- Data Cleaning/organising
Requirements
Candidate requirements:
- Numerical literacy - especially proficient in mental maths
- Drawn to the statistical element of sports
- Interested in trading strategies inspired by quantitative analysis
- Excellent communication skills
- Willing to work in Hammersmith, office based 5 days a week
- Willing to work variable hours including evenings and weekends
- Enjoys watching cricket
Ideal candidate would have:
- Understanding of value betting
- Interest in other forms of trading; stocks, crypto etc.
- Proficiency in data analysis using python
Benefits
Why join Mustard Systems?- Work on cutting-edge systems in a competitive and innovative field.
- Collaborate with a smart, driven team, where your contributions directly impact business performance.
- Opportunity to drive the company’s technical direction and double its revenue in the next three years.
Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and significant bonus potential (up to 30%).
- Enhanced pension match with salary sacrifice option.
- Health insurance and life assurance.
- Sabbatical leave after five years.
- 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).