Senior Research Analyst
ESL FACEIT Group
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Summary
Join EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) as a Senior Research Analyst and become a founding member of an adventurous data team. You will conduct research initiatives, define research objectives, and collaborate with stakeholders. Your responsibilities include developing data-driven hypotheses, exploring new data sources, and translating research findings into actionable insights. You will also serve as a key technical resource, sharing knowledge and best practices. This role requires 5+ years of experience as a research analyst, proficiency in SQL and Python or R, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Esports/Gaming/Betting/Events industry and a passion for uncovering hidden treasures that drive business success.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a research analyst or in a similar analytical role
- Track record of delivering research projects with significant, measurable business outcomes
- Experience formulating hypotheses and designing experiments, including T-tests, Chi-Square, ANOVA, A/B testing, matched pairs, etc
- Skilled in analyzing and generating insights from diverse data sets, such as transactional data, survey data, and unstructured text data. Familiarity with industry-specific data sources and APIs is a plus
- Proficiency in SQL and Python or R for data extraction, transformation, cleaning, and analysis
- Experience conducting Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to identify patterns and anomalies within large datasets
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods and the ability to apply them effectively, including regression, time series, non-parametric analysis, clustering, Bayesian inference, etc
- Ability to synthesize research findings and craft compelling narratives
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, earning their trust through frequent communication and consistently high-quality deliverables
Responsibilities
- Conduct research initiatives, leading critical aspects such as design and delivery, and ensuring alignment with business goals
- Define research objectives, methodologies, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with the Research Analytics Team and stakeholders
- Drive collaboration and communication among team members to achieve project milestones and deliverables
- Develop data-driven hypotheses and design experiments to test them, contributing to the company’s understanding of key business drivers
- Explore and apply new data sources, tools, and methodologies to improve the team’s research capabilities
- Apply your fresh perspective, curiosity, and analytical thinking to uncover new research opportunities that contribute to the business’s success
- Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights and prescribe recommendations that influence strategic decision-making
- Partner with stakeholders to implement research-driven solutions and track KPIs to measure their impact
- Serve as a key technical resource within the Research Analytics team, sharing knowledge and best practices
- Stay updated on emerging trends in analytics and research, and share insights with the team to foster a culture of continuous learning
- Contribute to the improvement of team processes and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality research outputs
Preferred Qualifications
Past experience in the Esports/Gaming/Betting/Events industry would be a great asset
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