Commercial Analyst

Betfair is a disruptor bringing innovation and competition to the Australian sports betting industry while operating responsibly and following regulations to protect the community. We ourselves are an inclusive community that embraces diversity of thought by treating each other with respect. Our supportive environment is encouraging our employees to be bold, be themselves and to shine. We know it is the power of diversity and inclusion that enables Betfair's competitive edge in building innovative technology. Join us and let’s shape the future together

We’re on the lookout for a Commercial Analyst to join our team. With the support of our Commercial and Partnerships Manager, this role will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of pricing and retention strategies to maximise Betfair’s revenue. Collaborating with key internal stakeholders, the Commercial Analyst will utilise complex code and data-driven processes to assist the commercial team.

**Requirements**:
**What are we looking for**:

- Someone who has a passion for using data and analytics to build reports and develop insights to solve business problems.
- A person who has an incredible understanding of numbers and a drive to maximise revenue.
- A great team player, constantly collaborating with and helping other teams to achieve common goals.
- Knowledge and passion for racing, sports and wagering.
- An inquisitive person who respectfully challenges people and processes in order to improve.

**Benefits**

**How we will be On Your Side**:

- Incredibly flexible working arrangements.
- Tailored leave options - competitive parental leave, cultural leave swap, volunteer leave, study leave etc.
- A genuine focus on personal and professional development - including a combination of incredible internal Leadership Development Programs, peer to peer learning and self-chosen learning opportunities.
- Up to $2000 per year for you to choose how you spend through our much loved BestYou program.
- An ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
- Supportive wellbeing initiatives including access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- A dedicated internal events team focused on bringing a mix of educational, social, celebratory, and philanthropic activities.
- A generous bonus scheme - if we win, you win And we like to win.

**With great progression and career development opportunities, a normal day in the role of a Commercial Analyst includes**:

- Collaborate with key areas of the business to analyse, trial and recommend bespoke customer pricing and retention initiatives to deliver maximum revenues.
- Assist the Commercial team by providing input into product fee models and submissions to racing and sports partners, as well as supporting initiatives to promote these partners.
- Analyse information using statistical/data analysis techniques to provide key insights.
- Participate in the development/implementation of data governance and standards.
- Support Betfair’s loyalty strategy. Work closely with the Commercial, High Value and Customer Service teams to implement bespoke customer initiatives to improve liquidity on Australian racing and sports markets.

**What you will bring**:

- Data analysis skills and knowledge of SQL programming (essential)
- Familiarity with data wrangling languages like R or Python
- Strong MS Excel skills
- The ability to work well under pressure with appropriate attention to detail
- Strong problem solver with an ability to identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change
- High level of numeracy
- Strong analytical skills
- Great interpersonal skills including an ability to develop key relationships
- Self-motivated with strong personal drive
- Ability to work autonomously
- A passion for sports and/or racing A relevant tertiary degree

**Interested?**

At Betfair we are committed to building a workplace where everyone can fulfil their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where all employees feel welcome and included.

We encourage people of all walks of life, abilities, and backgrounds to apply.