Senior Analyst / Consultant

Futuressport; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Sport & Entertainment in London is seeking a Senior Analyst / Consultant to join our data-driven sports business team. You will work with leading clients on media and sponsorship analytics, taking ownership of client and internal workstreams and mentoring junior colleagues.

Futures Sport & Entertainment offers progression through structured training, dedicated time for personal development, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant research, data analysis, or sports business experience.
• Passion for sports and knowledge of sports business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing projects, suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience with coding and data science software (e.g., SQL, Python) is desirable.
• Experience with AI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work across TV viewership, sponsorship valuation and consumer research projects.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to deliver insights.
• Produce client reports and presentations with bespoke insights.
• Collaborate with senior team members and high-profile clients from day one.
• Manage client relationships, expectations and project administration.
• Lead internal workstreams to support business development and resourcing.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

AI tools

Project management

Client communication

Job description

Location London, 135 Bishopsgate, 5th Floor, EC2M 3TP

Join the Future of Sports and Entertainment – Senior Analyst / Consultant Position

Come and join us at Futures where we use data-driven insights to empower and unlock success for our clients. With offices spanning London,New York, and Sydney, we are global pioneers in sport business research and consulting. Our mission is to empower leading domestic and international sports leagues,teams, and brands to maximize their investments and better serve their fans. We achieve this through exceptional client service and the deliveryof unparalleled commercial insights, meticulously tailored to meet our clients' unique needs.

We are looking for a Senior Analyst / Consultant to join Futures. In this role, you will be working with our leading clients and focusing on media and sponsorship analytics.You will take ownership of both client and internal workstreams, contribute to shaping analytical approaches,act as a senior point of support within project teams and line manage junior colleagues.

Futures is more than just a workplace. We believe in nurturing talent, and our track record speaks for itself,with countless employees rising through the ranks, including those within our current Senior Management team.Progression is supported through structured training, dedicated time for personal learning and development,and a collaborative team environment. But that's not all – we believe in maintaining a vibrant work culture,offering regular team-building days, social activities and a flexible hybrid working model.Plus, our benefits package is second to none.

Key responsibilities

• Working across TV viewership, sponsorship valuation and consumer research projects
• Immersing yourself in the world of sport, data and business to add value to the team and our clients
• Managing, analysing and interpreting complex datasets
• Delivering bespoke commercial insights to our clients through data interpretation
• Contributing to the creation of client reports and presentations
• Generating new and innovative ideas which add value to our team and our clients
• Collaborating with senior team members and high-profile clients from day one to provide solutions and insight, as well as aid in the development of our research, software and tools
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients on projects, managing expectations, building trusted relationships, managing suppliers and completing project administrative tasks
• Managing an internal workstream to help drive the business forward (e.g. recruitment, resourcing, learning & development)
• Managing and supporting junior colleagues with their development

What we are looking for

While you don't need to tick every box, we are looking for people that combine the skills and experience below with genuine passion,energy, and a commitment to driving value for our team and our clients.

• 4+ years of relevant research, data analysis, management consulting and/or sports business experience
• Passion for sports and knowledge of the sports business industry
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Experience managing projects, suppliers and colleagues
• Experience with coding and data science software is desirable (e.g., SQL, Python)
• Experience with AI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Notebook LM)

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Futures Sport & Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to colour,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.