Data Analyst

Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the richest and most trusted sports data available and are at the forefront of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to turn this data into something magic.

We entwine our extensive back-catalogue of data in with innovative products and machine-learning to deliver insights, predictions, and super-fast data for a variety of sporting organisations worldwide, plus the biggest names in media and broadcast.

We partner with top-flight teams, leagues, coaches, betting companies, broadcasters, media outlets, gaming specialists and professional bodies to improve the overall experience for sports fans. We constantly collect the most detailed sports data to enhance a wide range of sports competitions, from tennis to soccer to basketball and more. Stats Perform is the knowledge bank behind it all.

But data and technology is only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine. And that's where you come in…

Stats Perform is seeking a Data Analyst to join our team. This is a fulltime position to be based in one of our hybrid office locations.

In this role, you will be part of our multidisciplinary team, you will help drive the development and adoption of advanced sport metrics, primarily in football. The Data Analyst team plays a key role in helping make new insights accessible to fans and clients by creating applications, data reports, visualizations, and content across multiple sports.

These metrics are then integrated into Opta's feeds and products, serving a range of clients across the media and professional sports industry.

This role gives you the opportunity to directly shape how sports data is used by major broadcasters, media outlets, and professional clubs worldwide. If you're passionate about working at the forefront of sports analytics, we'd love to hear from you

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily ad-hoc data requests from internal teams and clients.
• Design compelling data visualizations for use in the media.
• Educate internal and external teams on new Stats Perform outputs.
• Provide critical feedback to the AI team as the first users of their models.
• Create and support content for the Opta Analyst website .
• Develop tools (e.g., Shiny, Flask) to enhance access to Stats Performs AI models.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis projects for media and professional sports clients.

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with data analysis and presenting insights through visualizations.
• Proficiency in a coding language (preferably Python and/or R).
• Experience using football data, either professionally or as a hobby.
• Ability to showcase existing work with sports data (e.g., code repo or social media).
• An in-depth understanding of football and it's applications in data-driven analysis.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working at a professional sports club or in the sports data industry.
• Experience querying databases (e.g., SQL)
• Experience working with AWS technologies (e.g., S3, Redshift)
• Experience automating code execution (e.g., Apache Airflow, AWS Lambdas)
• Ability to speak multiple languages.
• Knowledge of other sports beyond football.

Why work at Stats Perform?
Well, why not? We're a unique organization with a unique culture of care, competition and collaboration. Our 'One Team' ethos means that we take care of each other, through initiatives such as Mental Health Days Off and 'No Meeting Fridays' and of course, flexible working.

We pull together to build a better environment for all – from volunteering activities to fundraisers to participating in Employee Resource Groups. We will embrace all you have to offer at Stats Perform – your ideas, your passion, your life experiences and in return we'll give you a great place to work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Stats Perform
By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity.  You will be contributing to an organization that is committed to ensuring a sense of belonging and inclusivity is felt by all. We're collectively responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment, and that's why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values. With increased diversity comes increased innovation, more creativity and ensures we're best placed to serve our clients and our communities, so we will continue to seek diversity and equity in all we do.