Careers with Prospect

Prospect is on a mission to revolutionise decision making in sport, providing analytical solutions that inform decision making from the field through to the boardroom. Since closing our seed funding round in June 2021, we have worked with leagues, clubs, investors, broadcasters and service providers to the sports industry.

We are now hiring for a Commercial Data Scientist. We are looking for someone with a strong track record of building statistical models which help companies make smarter business decisions, especially with regards to marketing, sponsorship, pricing and customer insights.

You’ll be working in cross-functional teams to help solve challenges and aid decision makers across the sporting landscape. The successful candidate will play a leading role at a fast-growing start-up at the centre of the sports industry.

• Experience of marketing mix modelling(MMM), especially using Bayesian approaches(such asPyMC, LightweightMMM, Meridian or Robyn) as well as geo-testing.
• Experience of building marketing attribution models, including a variety of multi-touch attribution methodologies.
• Experience of building models to predict rates of customer acquisition, retention and churn, as well as customer
  lifetime value and segmentation.
• Preferablyexperienceofbuildingpricingmodels, including elasticity curves, with a particular focus on dynamic pricing.
• Proficiency in Python, with an ability to write flawless code that upholds Prospect’s high development standards.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures(preferably AWS) and with the GitHub Flow development process.
• Experience of working in cross-functional teams, e.g. with data engineers and DevOps engineers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to explain findings clearly to clients.
• The right to work in the United Kingdom.

• Prospect close our office for two weeks over the Christmas period, and this period will not use up any of your holiday allocation of 25 days per annum.
• August “work from anywhere”: Prospect encourage all employees to work from a location outside of the office for a period of two weeks in August.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company that is looking to revolutionise decision making in sport. Prospect Sporting Insights is committed to providing equal opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds. Since our founding, we have sought to build an inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated.

To apply, simply click the button below and fill out the application form. Please upload your CV, Covering Letter and (if relevant) include a link to your GitHub repo.

Prospect is on a mission to revolutionise decision making in sport, providing artificial intelligence solutions that inform decision-making from the field through to the boardroom. Since closing our seed funding round in June 2021, we have worked with elite teams, leagues, investors, broadcasters, and service providers to the sports industry.

Prospect is looking for someone who is equally passionate about sport and analytics and is excited about the possibilities of the intersection of the two.  The ideal candidate would have experience as a problem solver, data engineer, and communicator, preferably with a degree in a quantitative field (such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics or applied mathematics). You’ll work as part of cross-functional teams to help solve challenges and aid decision makers across the sporting landscape, from elite professional teams, to leagues and broadcasters, applying advanced analytics and modelling techniques.

• A passion for sport with an understanding of our clients’ sporting disciplines or an eagerness to learn about them.
• A strong programming proficiency in Python and SQL querying.
• Experience with relational database platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies. It is an advantage (but not a requirement) to have had experience working with AWS.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• 4+ years of experience in big data related software development; experience with data modelling, design patterns and building highly scalable and secured solutions.
• Practical knowledge of software engineering concepts and best practices, like testing frameworks, packaging, API design, DevOps, DataOps and MLOps.
• The right to work in the United Kingdom.

• Prospect close our office for two weeks over the Christmas period, and this period will not use up any of your holiday allocation of 25 days per annum.
• August “work from anywhere”: Prospect encourage all employees to work from a location outside of the office for a period of two weeks in August.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company that is looking to revolutionise decision-making in sport. Prospect is committed to providing equal opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds. Since our founding in 2019, we have sought to build an inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated.

Prospect is on a mission to revolutionise decision making in sport, providing artificial intelligence solutions that inform decision-making from the field through to the boardroom. Since closing our seed funding round in June 2021, we have worked with elite teams, leagues, investors, broadcasters, and service providers to the sports industry.

Prospect is looking for someone who is equally passionate about sports and analytics and is excited about the possibilities of the intersection of the two.  The ideal candidate would have experience as a problem solver, data scientist/ ML engineer, and communicator, preferably with a degree in a quantitative field (such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics or applied mathematics). You’ll work as part of cross-functional teams to help solve challenges and aid decision makers across the sporting landscape, from elite professional teams, to leagues and broadcasters, applying advanced analytics and modelling techniques.

• A competitive salary and discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• 25 days of annual leave, closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)
• Monthly socials and opportunities to expand your network
• A hybrid working pattern
• Two weeks “work from anywhere” during the month of August
• Performance reviews every 6 months
• Start-up culture: the chance to make a real impact, to learn a lot and work in a fast-paced environment

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company that is looking to revolutionise decision-making in sport. Prospect is committed to providing equal opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds. Since our founding in 2019, we have sought to build an inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated.