Data Analyst

UEFA; Vaud; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UEFA in Nyon (hybrid, with work from home up to one day per week) seeks a Data Analyst within the Integrity & Regulatory / Anti Match-Fixing unit. The role focuses on data cleaning, integration and analytics to support detection, prevention and investigations into match manipulation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data analytics or BI, a strong background in CS/DS/math, and proficiency in Python, dbt and data orchestration tools. Willingness to relocate to Switzerland/France is expected.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of proven experience in data analytics, data science or business intelligence with complex datasets.
• Proficiency in English; relocation to Switzerland/France expected.

Aufgaben

• Identifying, accessing and cleaning a large variety of datasets, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Converting, integrating and structuring data sources to support detection, prevention and analysis of match manipulation.
• Creating, maintaining and improving dashboards and analytical products that support operational and executive decision-making.
• Developing methods to automate data delivery within the UEFA data environment.
• Leading and supporting player performance analyses and integrity-related investigations.
• Producing recurring intelligence products, including risk assessments and strategic analyses.
• Collaborating with Business Data Management and external partners on data procedures.

Kenntnisse

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/DS/Math

Tools

Python

dbt

Airflow

Jobbeschreibung

Job information

Division/Unit: Integrity & Regulatory / Anti Match-Fixing

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)

Start date: ASAP

Main goal

To protect football from match-fixing and safeguard the integrity of European football matches and competitions, UEFA's Anti-Match-Fixing unit works closely with the football family and broader sports community to promote integrity, raise awareness of the threat of match-fixing and identify, investigate and sanction any match-fixing offences.

The Data Analyst, part of the Integrity and Regulatory Division and working within the Anti-Match-Fixing unit, identifies means of improving the unit's key processes and drives new efficiencies across all unit pillars. In addition to ensuring the quality and consistency of all unit data, they contribute actionable insights to multiple large-scale projects while serving as a trusted analytical partner within the unit and UEFA, supporting evidence-based decision-making and driving innovative approaches to protecting football integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, accessing and cleaning a large variety of datasets, ensuring data quality and consistency


• Converting, integrating and structuring data sources to support projects related to the detection, prevention and analysis of match manipulation, player performance analysis initiatives and other strategic priorities, identifying actionable insights and opportunities


• Creating, maintaining and continuously improving dashboards, data visualisations and analytical products that support operational, strategic and executive decision-making across the unit, division and among UEFA stakeholders


• Developing innovative methods to improve processes and automating data delivery and input within the approved UEFA data environment


• Acting as a driver of innovation within the unit, leveraging advances in data science, machine learning and analytical technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen the fight against match-fixing


• Leading and supporting player performance analysis projects, including the development and application of analytical methodologies to support expert assessments and integrity-related investigations


• Producing recurring intelligence products, including risk assessments, status reports and strategic analyses, translating complex data into clear and actionable intelligence


• Leading collaboration with the Business Data Management team within UEFA and applying standardised data procedures with external partners


• Collaborating closely with colleagues across UEFA and external stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop analytical solutions and promote data-driven decision-making

Requirements

Experience

• At least 5 years of proven experience in data analytics, data science or business intelligence, working with complex datasets

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer science, data science, economics, mathematics, statistics, sports science or a similar field

Languages

• Proficient in English, any other Language is a plus

Other requirements

• Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected


• High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality


• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and able to execute tasks effectively while keeping the unit's priorities in mind


• Ability to integrate APIs, scrape data from the web and work with structured and unstructured datasets


• Experience analysing player performance data (e.g. event or positional data)


• Knowledge of Python and dbt for data transformations and programming


• Experience with code-based data orchestration tools such as Airflow, Prefect or Dagster

UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality.