Senior Analyst​/Engineer; UK

About Futures Sport + Entertainment

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 a Senior Analyst/Engineer to join our London office  this hybrid role, you will work closely with both the Tech team and client‑facing teams, playing a key role in the delivery of complex media and sponsorship analytics projects. You will take greater ownership of client work streams, contribute to shaping analytical approaches, and act as a senior point of support within project teams.

This role is highly challenging and will require advanced analytical capability, strong commercial acumen, and creativity in translating complex data into clear, compelling client narratives and reports. You will be responsible for optimising analytical processes and workflows, identifying efficiencies, and driving continuous improvement, while also working with and applying computer vision models to deliver scalable, data‑driven insights. This is an opportunity to work directly with senior clients, apply cutting‑edge technology, and have a meaningful impact on the development of Futures’ analytical capabilities.

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

• 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
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients on projects, managing expectations and building trusted relationships
• Coordinating effectively with internal stakeholders, including junior analysts, providing guidance and quality assurance
• Immersing yourself in the world of sport, data and business to add value to the team and our clients

• 4+ 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
• 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

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