Integrity Analyst, Sports Betting - German Speaking

A bit about us

Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. 

Our mission is to champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties - from the rights holder all the way through to the fan. 

We are the trusted partner to over 500 sports organisations globally, capturing the highest quality data for many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, English Premier League, FIBA and the NCAA. 

From enabling leagues to take control of their official data, to creating immersive fan experiences for sports, betting and media organisations, we are driven to the deliver the difference for our partners. 

As a company at the cutting-edge of sports technology, we offer a stimulating, collaborative and fun working environment. We also recognise that career development for our talented employees is core to our success and support their careers with the best possible training and guidance.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic sector, in a business where you are trusted to deliver, this could be the place for you.

The Role:

As an Integrity Analyst, you will use your experience with betting to work within Genius Sports’ Integrity team where the objective is to fight against corruption in sport.  

Using the company’s proprietary data and software solutions, you will be part of a team responsible for identifying anomalous betting patterns and compiling reports for our clients – major sports leagues, competitions and federations across the globe such as the National Football League and English Premier League.

The successful applicant preferably has experience of working within the sports betting industry but should have a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of betting. They must also possess a good overall knowledge of popular sports, with a particular focus on football (soccer), as well as a preferred knowledge of major sports such as tennis, basketball and/or other major US sports.

Main Responsibilities:

• To investigate odds movements and other betting patterns using our proprietary data, monitoring systems and other external sources.
• Contribute with the production of professional level reports explaining the betting markets clearly and concisely for non-betting experts, using a high standard of (English) written communication.
• Work with our development team to continually review and improve the internal software and reporting solutions.
• Liaise with our various internal trading departments to ensure all relevant aspects of the sporting event and betting market are explained.
• Continual assessment and review of the relevant betting markets (i.e. stake limits, the extent of bookmaker coverage and new market types).

Required skills

• Fluent/ Native German Speaker
• Ideally an undergraduate, with an excellent standard of written communication - German and English
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of mainstream sports betting. A general understanding of how betting markets work would be a prerequisite, whilst detailed knowledge of the global betting landscape (for instance, Asian/offshore markets) would be strongly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, with competence in maths.
• Ability to prioritise work, operate in a proactive manner and remain flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Possess a good eye for detail to ensure their work meets a professional standard.

We offer

• Career opportunity in a fast-growing international, publicly-listed (NYSE) sports data company, with wide-ranged involvement across global sport.
• An exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a focused, agile team.
• Exciting work in a unique industry: great opportunity for self-development in the sports industry.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects and enhance technical understanding in a digitalised world.
• A fun, relaxed and stimulating modern working environment in London.
• Supportive, friendly, multinational, passionate team.
• Access to our modern office in Central London, with Working-From-Home flexibility.