Betfair International Sports Performance Analyst

The role: Betfair International Sports Performance Analyst

We are looking for a Sports Performance Analyst to join our growing Sportsbook team.

Are you our next star player?

The Sports Performance Analyst will play a key role in understanding our customers and performance drivers. The analytics department brings data to life – partnering with stakeholders to add insight and analysis to key decision-making processes. As our aspirations for sports betting in international markets grow, our analytical resource must grow to match.

Why we need you:

Reporting into the Sports Analytics manager, the Sports Performance Analyst will delve into performance tracking, marketing and customer analytics to fully understand the key drivers of our business. They will be tasked with analysing and identifying new opportunities and efficiencies for the international business, helping to inform commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate and report on the drivers of all international sports revenue streams
• Use data and logic to understand customer behaviours and performance drivers to develop actionable insights
• Be comfortable collating data and insights from multiple sources to reach the most accurate conclusions
• Encourage a data led approach to the decision-making process within the International team
• Work closely with the commercial team to understand what impact initiatives have on performance and how we can initiate the next best action

Who we’re looking for:

• A third level degree in a quantitative field (e.g. mathematics, statistics, economics etc)
• A strong analytical background; high numerical aptitude is required along with basic SQL skills
• 1+ years commercial experience in a customer focussed analytical, statistical or quantitative role driving business decisions
• Experience using Looker or other relevant BI tools an advantage (desired not required)
• Knowledge of /keen interest in online sports betting (desired not required)

Your Behaviours:

• Commercially Savvy: willing to learn, know and understand the business and what drives commercial results
• Analytical: enjoys working with data and can discover trends in large data sets to understand not only what is happening but why
• Quality decision maker: ability to drive change through a willingness to give their view and take action. Can make quality, long and short-term decisions based on the data and insight that is available
• Wins together: a team player that partners well with others across the organisation to get work done
• Customer Obsessed: Sees problems through the eyes of a customer and places the customer at the heart of what we do when looking to drive action

What’s in it for you?

Our experience-based salaries are competitive. Plus, there’s a discretionary annual performance bonus. And we provide advice and dedicated assistance to those moving to Dublin.

Your package will include:

• health and dental insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)
• a personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby
• the option to join our company pension scheme
• looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of 1,000 EUR for your new addition whilst working for us
• in-house training and development to develop your skills, progressing your career
• free fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in the office
• access to an onsite gym.

What happens next?

If you’re what we’re looking for, next up will be a phone interview. And if that goes well, we’ll meet you for a face-to-face interview.

The Group

PokerStars is part of Flutter Entertainment Plc, a global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider headquartered in Dublin and part of FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange, which brings together exceptional brands, products and businesses and a diverse global presence in a safe, responsible and ultimately sustainable way.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic as defined by applicable law.

We will look to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. If you need assistance, please contact: talent@starsgroup.com.

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