Senior Data Analyst - Finance Analytics

Fanatics Betting & Gaming; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Betting & Gaming, based in New York, seeks a Senior Data Analyst to own the financial reporting stack for its new iCasino division. Build data models, dashboards, and KPI reporting from scratch with leadership visibility.

You will partner with engineering, finance, and operations to transform large datasets, deliver insights, and mentor teammates in BI best practices, leveraging Sigma and Snowflake tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an analyst role within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong SQL skills — querying and working with large datasets across platforms including Snowflake, BigQuery, MSSQL, Vertica, Presto, or PostgreSQL
• Experience with dbt Core or dbt Cloud — building models, transformations, and reports
• Proficiency with a BI / visualization tool — Sigma, Tableau, Looker, or similar
• True end-to-end project ownership — you’ve built things from scratch, not just contributed to them
• Ability to communicate clearly with both engineering teams (requirements) and non-technical stakeholders (insights and progress)
• Strong accountability and autonomy — you don’t need heavy direction to operate
• Nice to have: Python for data wrangling and pipeline building
• GenAI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, GitHub Copilot)
• Gaming, casino, or sports betting industry experience
• Startup or consulting background
• Experience working alongside finance teams as a data practitioner

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the complete financial reporting infrastructure for new iCasino division - dashboards, recurring reports, and KPI tracking - from scratch
• Own data modeling in partnership with the analytics engineering team through to final reporting in Sigma and Oracle
• Join and transform large, complex datasets using SQL, Snowflake, and dbt to support cross-functional reporting needs
• Surface insights on how the business is operating and communicate findings clearly to finance and business stakeholders
• Design and develop BI solutions in Sigma following industry best practices
• Help implement and maintain best practices for internal and external Sigma environments
• Collaborate with analysts and data engineers to solve business problems and build scalable solutions
• Leverage GenAI tools (Snowflake Cortex, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to automate workflows and improve reporting efficiency
• Train and mentor others on BI best practices and newer Snowflake and Claude functionalities
• Stay current on trends in data analytics and the sports betting and gaming industry

Skills

SQL

dbt Core/Cloud

Sigma/Tableau/Looker

Data Modeling

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

MSSQL

Vertica

Presto

PostgreSQL

Job description

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

About the Role

We are expanding into a new casino and horse racing product and are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to build the financial reporting function for this growing business from scratch. This is a greenfield, high-ownership role where you won’t be inheriting anyone else’s work. You’ll own the complete financial reporting stack end-to-end: from data modeling through final dashboards and business insights, with direct visibility to leadership.

You’ll report to the Senior Manager of Financial Analytics and partner closely with stakeholders across engineering, finance, legal & compliance, operations, and commercial teams.

If you’re someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, takes real end-to-end ownership, and wants to build something meaningful from the ground up, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain the complete financial reporting infrastructure for new iCasino division - dashboards, recurring reports, and KPI tracking - from scratch

Own data modeling in partnership with the analytics engineering team through to final reporting in Sigma and Oracle

Join and transform large, complex datasets using SQL, Snowflake, and dbt to support cross-functional reporting needs

Surface insights on how the business is operating and communicate findings clearly to finance and business stakeholders

Design and develop BI solutions in Sigma following industry best practices

Help implement and maintain best practices for internal and external Sigma environments

Collaborate with analysts and data engineers to solve business problems and build scalable solutions

Leverage GenAI tools (Snowflake Cortex, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to automate workflows and improve reporting efficiency

Train and mentor others on BI best practices and newer Snowflake and Claude functionalities

Stay current on trends in data analytics and the sports betting and gaming industry

Experience and Skills

• 4+ years of experience in an analyst role within a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Strong SQL skills — querying and working with large datasets across platforms including Snowflake, BigQuery, MSSQL, Vertica, Presto, or PostgreSQL

Experience with dbt Core or dbt Cloud — building models, transformations, and reports

Proficiency with a BI / visualization tool — Sigma, Tableau, Looker, or similar

True end-to-end project ownership — you’ve built things from scratch, not just contributed to them

Ability to communicate clearly with both engineering teams (requirements) and non-technical stakeholders (insights and progress)

Strong accountability and autonomy — you don’t need heavy direction to operate

Nice to have:

Python for data wrangling and pipeline building

GenAI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, GitHub Copilot)

Gaming, casino, or sports betting industry experience

Startup or consulting background

Experience working alongside finance teams as a data practitioner

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE - a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$128,250 - $168,750 USD

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