Analyst

Futuressport; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports research agency in Greater London is seeking an Analyst to join their team. This hybrid role involves working with both tech and client-facing teams to deliver media and sponsorship analytics projects. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in research, data analysis, or sports business, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will manage projects, create reports, and directly engage with clients while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Structured training programs

Regular team days

Great benefits scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant research, data analysis, management consulting and/or sports business experience.
• Passion for sports and knowledge of the sports business industry.
• Experience with coding and data science software.

Responsibilities

• Analysing, designing, and optimising end-to-end processes to improve efficiency.
• Managing and analyzing data to deliver bespoke commercial insights.
• Creating reports and presenting findings to clients.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Coding

Research

Knowledge of sports business

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Futures Sport + Entertainment is a leading research and consulting agency in the sports industry, with offices in London, New York and Sydney.

We work with the foremost domestic and international sports leagues, teams, and sponsors, advising on how they should optimise their investments for increased return. We deliver exceptional client servicing and provide unrivalled commercial insights by listening carefully to our clients’ needs.

We are looking for an Analyst to join our London office at Futures. In this hybrid role, you will work closely with both the Tech team and client-facing teams, supporting the delivery of media and sponsorship analytics projects. The role is highly challenging and will require strong analytical skills, creativity in translating complex insights into clear and compelling client reports, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. You will contribute to the optimisation of processes and analytical workflows, identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvement, while also developing and working with advanced computer vision models to support data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to work directly with clients, apply cutting-edge technology, and play a key role in shaping scalable, high-impact analytical solutions.

We feel strongly about developing our talent and have a great record of employees progressing within the company. Progression is supported through structured training as well as both formal and informal support from the team. We offer regular team days, hybrid working, and a great benefits scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• • Analysing, designing, and optimising end-to-end processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance across systems and workflows
• • Managing and analysing data to then deliver bespoke commercial insights to our clients
• • Creating reports and presenting the findings to clients, including recommendations and the business implications of the analysis
• • Managing client expectations and internal stakeholders
• • Immersing yourself in the world of sport, data and business to add value to the team and our clients

Must Have Skills

• • 2+ years of relevant research, data analysis, management consulting and/or sports business experience
• • Passion for sports and knowledge of the sports business industry
• • Experience with coding and data science software (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

• • Understanding of computer vision models (e.g., Custom Vision)
• • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• • Strong organisational skills, time management, and attention to detail

Interested?

Then send a CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. As part of your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

• • Why Futures?
• • What are your relevant skills and interests?
• • Why should we progress your application over and above your peers