Head of Quantitative Research (Sports Betting)

TL;DR

Head of Quantitative Research (Sports Betting): Building and leading the quantitative research capability from the ground up for a sports betting startup with an accent on defining research strategy, methodologies, tooling, and standards. Focus on developing quantitative models that directly support trading and commercial outcomes, establishing robust data and validation processes, and scaling the quant team.

Location: Onsite in Paddington, United Kingdom. Must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

Salary: £140-180k

Company

hirify.global is a successful startup delivering innovative solutions to the sports betting industry, capitalizing on advanced statistical models and machine learning.

What you will do

• Own and build the quantitative research function end-to-end.
• Define research strategy, methodologies, tooling, and standards.
• Develop quantitative models supporting trading and commercial outcomes.
• Establish robust data, validation, and research processes.
• Act as a senior partner to trading, product, and leadership.
• Hire and scale the quant team over time and set long-term vision.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in quantitative research or applied modeling.
• Track record of building, leading, or professionalizing a research function.
• Strong statistical and data science foundations.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate research into impact.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-ownership environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Paddington, United Kingdom.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Culture & Benefits

• Rare opportunity to define and lead a critical function from inception.
• Significant influence over both strategy and execution.
• Senior-level autonomy and long-term ownership.
• Meaningful equity participation in business growth.