Research Analyst

Flutter entertainment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and betting company in Leeds seeks a Research Analyst to support research initiatives for its UKI brands. This role involves collaborating on various gaming projects, leveraging customer insights for business growth. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in research, and a proactive mindset. The position offers flexible working options and an attractive benefits package including a learning fund and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

£1,000 learning fund

Twice-yearly bonus

Pension contribution scheme

Private healthcare

Access to Udemy courses

Investment via Sharesave Scheme

Paid volunteering time

Wellbeing fund

Uncapped holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in research or data-driven environments.
• Ability to distill large amounts of data into actionable recommendations.
• Gambling industry knowledge (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of the customer to enable informed business decisions.
• Be involved in various research projects at all stages.
• Leverage multiple data sources to deliver actionable insights.
• Work closely with internal business partners.
• Collaborate with analytics teams for a comprehensive view of performance.

Skills

Project management skills

Mathematical or numerate

Advanced use of Microsoft Excel

Experience of research methodologies

Strong analytical and report writing skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Strong business acumen

Problem-solving skills

Proactive mind-set

Job description

What you'll do

Acting as the voice of the customer to enable the business to make informed decisions based on customer understanding and insight. Being involved in a variety of research projects at all stages, from project and supplier management through to data analysis, reporting and presentation Leverage multiple data sources to consistently deliver actionable insight in an impactful and engaging way Working closely with key internal business partners to understand, refine and answer their key questions. Work closely with other insight/analytics teams across the business to deliver a comprehensive view of the customer and/or brand performance

How you'll do it

• Excellent project management skills
• Mathematical or numerate with experience in research or data driven environments.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (highly desirable)
• Experience of research methodologies
• Experience of research tools related to survey scripting.
• Strong analytical and report writing / storytelling skills. Experience of statistical packages - particularly, Q
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The ability to distil large amounts of data into actionable recommendations
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced, digital environment
• Strong business acumen and the ability to see commercial opportunities
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Proactive mind‑set (essential), gambling industry knowledge (highly desirable)
• Willingness to learn and drive your own personal development

What's in it for you

• Flexible ways of working – home or office, it's your choice!
• £1,000 learning fund
• Twice‑yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Access to thousands of Udemy courses
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
• 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
• Wellbeing fund
• Uncapped holiday

Research Analyst – Gaming

Your Team reporting into the Research Manager, the Research Analyst will be involved in a wide variety of research projects (both quantitative and qualitative) that support Gaming initiatives of our Flutter UKI brands. Your research will help the business understand performance and identify opportunities for growth and innovation. You will be working on projects that explore how Sky Gaming, Paddy Power and Betfair can provide the best gaming experiences for its customers. This will cover Marketing, Commercial, Brand, Product and Creative and will involve work across our key gaming products, including slots, live casino and others. You'll be part of a driven, collaborative and social team of researchers working across Flutter UKI, while experiencing the benefits that come from being an in‑house researcher: building close relationships with stakeholders, seeing action unfold off the back of your recommendations, crafting your industry knowledge and expertise, and, the US and across the world. Our ambition is to change our industry for the better, making use of our significant scale and challenger mentality. By changing the game, we believe we can deliver long‑term growth while promoting a positive, sustainable future for the industry. We are well‑placed to do so through the distinctive, global advantages of the Flutter Edge, which gives our brands access to group‑wide benefits to stay ahead of the competition, as well as our clear vision for sustainability through our Positive Impact Plan.

About Flutter

Flutter is the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market‑leading position in research. Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of leading online sports betting and iGaming brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.

About Flutter UK & Ireland

The UK & Ireland region of Flutter unites some of the biggest brands in the betting and gaming industry; Betfair, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming and tombola. At Flutter UK & Ireland, we strive for the next level and drive innovation to set the pace as leaders, putting our customers first, always. We win together through team spirit and unparalleled dedication. When we're free to be ourselves, we thrive and unleash our unique talents – creating a culture that empowers our people to change the game. We see opportunity everywhere and there is always more to discover... We're working to be an inclusive employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.