Lead Data Analyst - Kick

Are you a Lead Data Analyst with a passion for building from scratch and strong streaming analytics experience? Look no further, Easygo has the perfect opportunity for you!

What's in it for you?
We are seeking a Lead Data Analyst with strong behavioural and streaming analytics skills to build, own and shape analytics across our global Kick platform, which has over 50 million users worldwide.

This is a newly created role that will be part of our Business Intelligence Team, but will work closely with our Kick and Engineering Teams to help shape the future of live streaming by delivering actionable insights.

Your role with us:

You will leverage previous streaming, real-time and behavioural analytics experience to build Kick’s Analytics capability from scratch. You will collaborate with the Business Intelligence, Data Science and Data Engineering teams to provide game-changing insights and analytics projects for the Kick Team.

You will get the opportunity to hire, grow and lead the Team as the Kick platform and its analytics capability grows.

Who are we?
At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the iGaming industry, including Stake.com, Kick.com and Twist Gaming. Stake is the world's largest crypto casino, and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with Kick.com, the vibrant live streaming platform, which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio, Twist Gaming, which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games. 

Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities' entertainment at the forefront of everything we do, has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies. Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 500+, we've expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here, whether you work in Tech, Marketing, Operations, Mathematics or Design, we are sure to have something for everyone.

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What you will do:

• Build & Own Kick’s Data Analytics Function:
• Define and track the metrics that matter, including: viewership, engagement, retention and monetization.
• Establish key reports to provide instant visibility on product performance
• Manage end-to-end analytics projects, from problem definition to delivering actionable solutions.
• Establish best practices for data integrity, governance, and security.
• Build and optimize A/B testing frameworks to drive product decisions.
• Present findings in clear, compelling ways that make an impact.
• Collaborate:
• Transform business objectives into data projects/strategies by collaborating with all the different functions within Kick.
• Work with Data Engineering to design data pipelines, data models, warehouses, and tracking systems.
• Partner with Data Scientists to scope out and deliver AI/ML projects for Kick.
• Lead:
• Hire & scale the Kick analytics function as the company grows.
• Mentor analysts and elevate data literacy across teams.
• Work closely with leadership to turn insights into bold, strategic decisions.

What you will bring:

• 7+ years’ of data analytics experience including leadership/senior level roles, preferably in live streaming, gaming, and/or digital media.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills.
• Visualisation skills with Tableau (or similar tools such as PowerBI, Looker etc.)
• Proficiency in behavioral analytics tools (Amplitude, Mixpanel, Heap etc.).
• Deep knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline tools (dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Stitch).
• AWS Cloud experience (Azure or GCP also accepted).
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams to define data collection strategies.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), and security best practices.
• Experience with API integrations & data automation.
• History of delivering data projects end-to-end
• Stakeholder and Project management skills

Bonus points if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working for an online product/website, streaming services
• Experience with event-driven analytics & real-time data processing.

Some of the perks of working for us:

• EAP access for you and your family
• Access to over 9,000 courses across our Learning and Development Platform 
• Paid volunteer day
• Two full-time baristas who will make your daily coffee, tea or fresh juice!
• Daily catered breakfast
• Massage Wednesdays - we get professionals to do this!
• Team lunches and happy hour in the office from 4pm on Fridays
• Fun office environment with pool tables, table tennis and all your favourite gaming consoles
• Help yourself drink fridges and snack shelves

We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We are passionate about providing a workplace that encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.