Data Creation Analyst

Data Creation Analyst (Sports Data & Video Analytics)

Location: Downtown, Toronto(Onsite)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Private Investment / Sports Analytics & Data Operations

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly focused, detail-oriented Data Creation Analyst to join our operational team supporting a global, multi-asset class private investment firm.

In this role, you will play a foundational part in generating proprietary data by retrospectively analyzing footage of high-profile sporting events using cutting-edge analytical software. If you have an unshakeable attention to detail, strong digital literacy, and a genuine passion for sports, this is a unique opportunity to build specialized expertise in sports market data.

This role requires watching, analyzing, and logging granular data points from historical sports video footage for extended periods. A strong personal interest, passion, or deep familiarity with sports is an absolute must-have requirement. Your intuitive understanding of athletic events, sports rules, and game flow will directly impact the speed, accuracy, and quality of the proprietary sports datasets you generate.

How You’ll Contribute

• Video Data Logging: Watch historical sporting events and meticulously capture/log specific data points as defined by operational protocols.
• Software Mastery: Master the use of in-house analytical software tools to log event details, offering constructive feedback for software enhancements.
• Domain Expertise: Rapidly develop deep technical and observational knowledge of assigned sports markets and products.
• Process Optimization: Proactively identify workflow inefficiencies, suggest process improvements, and follow clear escalation protocols when anomalies arise.
• Cross-Team Communication: Collaborate across digital platforms to keep supervisors and team leads updated on project progress.

What You Bring to the Table

• Passion for Sports (Mandatory): High enthusiasm, passion, or athletic familiarity with various sports (e.g., football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, etc.).
• Exceptional Focus & Detail: Very fine attention to detail with the proven ability to maintain laser focus on repetitive visual tasks regardless of ambient noise or background activity.
• Digital & Numeric Literacy: Native digital skills, strong general computer proficiency, and solid basic numerical skills.
• Mindset: Common sense, a great attitude, and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Communication: Clear communication skills across messaging tools and team collaboration platforms.