Statistician Recruitment & Training Lead

About the role

As our Statistician Network Operations Lead in Sofia, you will lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of Genius Sports' global network of statisticians. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will help ensure high-quality sports data delivery by driving compliance, improving processes, and supporting the development of a high-performing team. This is a leadership role with a strong focus on operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement. You'll use data and insights to make informed decisions, manage risk, and help shape the future of our statistician network.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management across the global statistician network.
• Manage and develop a team of analysts, providing coaching, direction, and support.
• Monitor data quality, performance trends, and compliance, taking action where needed.
• Act as an escalation point for statistician performance, training, onboarding, and client queries.
• Drive process improvements, risk management, and operational efficiency across the function.

Requirements

• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively and perform under pressure.
• Strong coaching and people leadership capabilities.
• Excellent English and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Power BI is a plus.
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• You have knowledge of football, basketball, volleyball, or other major sports.
• You have experience working with distributed or global workforces.
• You have experience with reporting and data visualisation tools.
• We enjoy an 'office-first' culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
• As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we're committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
• One team, being brave, driving change
• We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius .
• Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

Benefits

Additional Information

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.

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