Senior Research Analyst

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