Associate Data Analyst
This Associate Data Analyst role is an entry-level position within the Data Intelligence Unit (DIU). The focus is on developing strong analytical foundations while supporting insight delivery across Content, CRM, Product and Commercial teams. This role is ideal for a numerically strong graduate who is commercially curious and wants to build a career in data analytics. This role is a hybrid role based in our Central London Office near Southbank 3 days a week, with 2 days from home. You will work closely with Analysts and Senior Analysts, learning how to: Query and structure complex datasets Produce high-quality insight Support experimentation and impact measurement Communicate findings clearly
- Write SQL queries to extract and prepare data
- Support recurring analysis and reporting
- Assist in exploratory behavioural analysis
- Contribute to insight generation under guidance from senior team members
- Help identify trends and anomalies in customer behaviour
- Assist in measuring campaign and product performance
- Support data validation and QA processes
- Help document datasets and analytical processes
- Maintain reporting accuracy
- Develop Python skills to support automation
- Learn experimentation frameworks and measurement principles
- Continuously build technical and commercial understanding
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science or similar quantitative discipline
- Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking
- Basic SQL knowledge (academic or internship experience acceptable)
- Basic Python knowledge (pandas familiarity advantageous)
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Internship or placement experience in analytics (Desirable)
- Experience with data visualisation tools (Desirable)
- Interest in sport, betting markets or digital products (Desirable)
- Private medical insurance
- Excellent parental leave
- A 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 (employee recognition program)
- Season Ticket Loan (for hybrid model)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (for hybrid model)
- Complimentary access to Racing Post Members Club, complete with an Ultimate Membership
- Volunteer two days per year with our charity partner
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company with a clear purpose, to set the standard for trusted, customer-driven experiences across global racing and sports betting. Guided by our mission to create experiences that fans love, we combine more than 40 years of Racing Post heritage with bold innovation to deliver the next generation of content, data and digital products. We operate at the intersection of consumer media and B2B solutions. Our award-winning brands, including Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips, connect millions of fans with trusted insight, analysis and entertainment. Alongside this, our market-leading B2B products power the world’s biggest operators, affiliates and media groups. From our Superfeed content engine and Halo live streaming, to Spotlight iQ’s AI-driven insights and our digital and print betting shop displays, we help partners engage audiences, increase retention and drive sustainable growth. Retail remains a cornerstone of our success, with Racing Post newspapers and digital shop displays proven to enhance performance in thousands of betting shops worldwide. At the same time, we continue to invest heavily in innovation, from AI-powered content and multilingual translation to fully integrated digital platforms. Our international marketing agency, ICS-digital and ICS-translate, extends our reach even further, delivering localised content and campaigns across more than 80 languages. With over 400 employees worldwide, Spotlight Sports Group is trusted by leading names in betting, racing and sports media. By combining heritage, technology and expertise, we are powering growth and engagement across global racing and sports betting, today and for the future.
