Graduate Analyst

Futures’ core projects span media, sponsorship and fan analytics. Graduate Analysts work alongside Futures’ more seasoned Analysts on projects for sport governing bodies and clubs. Their focus is to help optimise sponsorships, better understand how fans follow sport, and how to drive growth opportunities, domestically or overseas.Graduate Analysts are required to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity in problem-solving and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They should also have a demonstrable interest and knowledge in the world of sports and entertainment.Graduate Analysts are tasked with delivering timely, insightful solutions, and help in the development of our software and proprietary tools. They will be able to take direction, complete tasks by given deadlines, manage their workload, communicate clearly and confidently with their peers, managers and clients, and present themselves in a professional manner.Developing skills for a Graduate Analyst include client service and project management skills that are core to the performance of a professional consultancy business.Key ResponsibilitiesManage, analyse and interpret complex dataInterpret data to deliver bespoke commercial insight to clientsStructure and deliver analysisRegular reporting on status and issues to line managementAttendance at key client meetings where appropriateClear and timely communications with clientsAbility to interpret and understand client requests in order to deliver timely and appropriate responsesManagement and prioritisation of personal deliverables across multiple projects or workstreamsTeam and project administrative support, including but not limited to, the keeping of meeting notes and the initial development of project timelines and trackersContribute to writing and preparing client reports and presentations, including and ability to translate complex information into clear, simple, well-presented reportsReading, understanding and insightful points of view on core industry trends across the sports and entertainment landscapeInternal presentation of research projects to small groupsCore Skills And AttributesMeticulous attention to detailExcellent quantitative skills, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsContinual development of technical skills, especially SQL, with a focus on developing sound analytical processesSelf-starter attitude, comfortable taking initiative and leading work streams independently, with some degree of supervisionImportant Note: This job description serves as a guide to the scope and range of activities that may be required of the incumbent and may change at any time according to the needs and priorities of the Company.We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.