Analyst

Futuressport; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and consulting agency in the sports industry seeks an Analyst for its London office. This hybrid role combines working with tech and client teams to deliver media and sponsorship analytics projects. The successful candidate will engage in data management, deliver insights to clients, and optimise processes. Ideal for someone with 2+ years in research or data analysis and a passion for sports. Candidates are encouraged to apply with a CV and cover letter detailing their fit for the role.

Benefits

Regular team days

Training and progression opportunities

Great benefits scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise processes to improve efficiency.
• Manage and analyse data to deliver insights.
• Create reports and present findings to clients.
• Manage client expectations and stakeholders.
• Immerse in sports, data, and business.

Skills

Data analysis

Management consulting

Sports business knowledge

SQL

Python

R

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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