Senior Sports Analyst

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Projects in sports analytics

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sports Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze large sports data, build predictive models, and deliver visuals for non-technical stakeholders, shaping strategies in the Leisure & Sports sector.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross-functional collaboration, and presenting insights to diverse audiences remotely from Pietermaritzburg or surrounding areas. A master's in a quantitative field and 5+ years of data analysis experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within sports.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python) and SQL database querying.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with remote presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to sports performance, player statistics, and market dynamics.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools to identify trends and opportunities in Leisure & Sports.
• Generate comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product development and marketing teams to translate data insights into strategies.
• Conduct in-depth competitive analysis and provide recommendations for market positioning.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical software

SQL

Python

R

Communication

Presentation

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Sports Analyst to join their dynamic remote team. This pivotal role involves leveraging data to provide deep insights into sports performance, market trends, and fan engagement. You will work independently, collaborate virtually with stakeholders across various departments, and contribute directly to strategic decision-making that shapes our client's presence in the Leisure & Sports sector. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your analytical prowess in a fully remote setting, contributing to innovative strategies from your home office in or around Pietermaritzburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to sports performance, player statistics, and market dynamics.


• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools to identify emerging trends and opportunities within the Leisure & Sports industry.


• Generate comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaborate with product development and marketing teams to translate data insights into actionable strategies.


• Conduct in-depth competitive analysis and provide strategic recommendations for market positioning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, or a related quantitative field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the sports industry or a related analytical role.


• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python with libraries like Pandas, NumPy) and database querying (SQL).


• Proven ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear, actionable business insights.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects in the sports analytics domain.


• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.


• Collaborative virtual team environment fostering innovation.