Senior Data Scientist - Trading

We are building a next-generation trading platform at bet365, driving high-performance automation and real-time intelligence at scale. As a Senior Data Scientist in our Trading Intelligence team, you will embed machine learning into operations to deliver measurable business impact. In this key technical leadership position, you will guide high-impact modeling, champion fast, safe iterations on our modern cloud stack, and mentor emerging talent to grow the team's data science capabilities - establishing the standard for methods, delivery, and communication. Embedded directly within Trading, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders and central engineering teams to frame problems, prototype models, and deploy solutions rapidly. Your work will balance statistical rigor with commercial impact, delivering tangible results while maintaining oversight of cloud experiment costs.

PhD or MSc in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering) or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrable experience in data science with a track record of deploying and maintaining machine learning systems in production. Strong programming skills in Python and expertise in data science libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, XGBoost); advanced proficiency in SQL. Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AI, including building and automating ML workflows. Experience with iGaming or online sports betting operators is a strong plus. A pragmatic, value-oriented mindset with strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.