A Junior Sports Analyst to work within a team of talented individuals utilising both analytical and technical skills, along with a general passion for sports.
The day to day work is interesting, challenging and fast paced amidst a hardworking and delivery focused Company ethos. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest challenges.
This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.
Preferred skills and experience
- Degree in mathematical or computer science based discipline.
- Excellent understanding of probability and statistics.
- Experience with technologies such as VB.NET, C#, Go, SQL, R and Python.
- Solid understanding of Windows and Office applications.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Keen interest in a wide range of sport.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Committed and flexible with a can do attitude towards work.
Main Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining the logic and pricing algorthims used in sports models.
- Analysing data or trading feedback to identify improvements to pricing logic.
- Developing and supporting technical solutions that the team are responsible for.
- Ensuring the solution meets the needs of the Business.
- Learning touch points where changes within a model may have an impact on other Business areas.
- Supporting other teams who are integrating or testing the sports models.
The benefits of working with us
- Bonus Schemes
- Recognition for your performance and hard work.
- Company Pension
- Preparing you for later life with a top pension.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supporting the wellbeing of you and your family.
- Eye Care
- In a digital world, we help take care of your vision.
- Income Protection
- Your income is protected, just in case.
- Life Assurance
- Peace of mind for your family in any eventuality.
- Tax Free Childcare Scheme
- A bit extra in your pocket to help with your little ones.
- Life Events and Long Service
- To celebrate your big occasions, dedication and hard work.
Stoke-on-Trent
We were founded here in 2000 out of a portacabin, and now we are one of the largest private employers in the area.
Our location
- Historically, the area found its fortune creating world renowned pottery.
- We benefit from great transport links due to our central location.
- The bet365 Stadium is home to Stoke City football club.
- Alton Towers, World of Wedgwood and the Trentham Monkey Forest are just some of nearby attractions.
What we get up to
As well as being our corporate headquarters, our Stoke office is home to our industry leading technology provider, Hillside (Technology) Ltd, and also support services roles to our gambling operations. The opportunities are endless, with roles in Technology, Media and Customer Support departments all under one roof.
Many of our teams operate 24 hours a day, so it is a hub of activity at all times.