About the Role
This Data Analyst (Data Science Support) role within the Data Intelligence Unit balances core analyst responsibilities with Data Science support for Racing and Sports. The role delivers reporting, dashboards, and analysis, and flexes into Data Science support during high demand or absence of the Lead Data Scientist. It is ideal for someone who enjoys both structured analysis and exploratory data science problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Deliver reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain data roadmap dashboards and associated tracking.
- Provide cover for the Lead Data Scientist during absence or high demand.
- Absorb overflow capacity for concurrent B2B Data Science projects.
- Support ad hoc manual runs and production tasks for the SiQ platform.
- Assist with testing and validation of new or updated Data Science models.
- Act as a day-to-day point of contact for stakeholders on data requests.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skillset with hands-on experience querying and manipulating data.
- Confident working in Excel for reporting, tracking, and ad hoc analysis.
- Comfortable moving between structured analyst work and exploratory data science problem-solving.
- Clear, confident communicator able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills
- SQL
- Excel
- Python (or ability to pick up quickly)
- AWS (CloudWatch, Batch Jobs, Step Functions) or similar cloud data infrastructure (Desirable)
- Sports or racing data knowledge (Desirable)
- Statistical modelling or data science techniques (Desirable)
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- Not specified
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Excellent parental leave
- Working globally policy
- Mental health support
- Assistance programs
- Social gatherings
- Pension scheme
- Various other benefit schemes
- Birthdays off work
- 25 days of holiday per year
- Life assurance
- Star card
- Step Further Awards
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Complimentary access to Racing Post Members Club with Ultimate Membership
- Two paid volunteer days per year
About the Company
- Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company focused on creating trusted, customer-driven experiences in global racing and sports betting.
- They combine over 40 years of heritage with innovation to deliver content, data, and digital products.
- With over 400 employees worldwide, their portfolio includes Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing, Free Super Tips, ICS-digital, and ICS-translate.
- They partner with leading operators, affiliates, and media groups to drive industry growth and engagement.
Equal Opportunity
- Not specified
