Experienced Lead Data Analyst – Business Intelligence & Analytics (Remote-First Opportunity)

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About arenaflex

Welcome to arenaflex, where innovation meets imagination! At arenaflex, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of digital transformation, creating immersive experiences that captivate millions of people worldwide. As a leader in entertainment, sports, and streaming technology, we are constantly rethinking ways to deliver extraordinary experiences while shaping the future of media and content delivery.

Whether we're developing cutting-edge streaming and digital products, driving global advertising and distribution strategies, or delivering unparalleled entertainment content, every day at arenaflex is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our partners and millions of consumers around the globe. Join us and become part of a team that transforms data into actionable insights and drives the strategic direction of one of the world's most beloved brands.

The Opportunity: Lead Data Analyst

Are you passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful business insights? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical expertise can directly influence strategic decisions? If so, arenaflex invites you to join our Business Operations team as a Lead Data Analyst.

In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary analytical partner for cross-functional teams, driving business performance through insightful data analysis and innovative reporting solutions. You will lead initiatives to build robust tooling, communicate findings across the organization, and establish a single source of truth for our most critical business metrics. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced analytical professional who wants to make a tangible impact on the future of entertainment technology.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Data Analyst at arenaflex, you will be instrumental in driving the use of analytics as a core value driver across our organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• Business Performance Reporting & Visualization: Serve as the primary partner for cross-functional stakeholders to understand platform performance. When metrics deviate from expectations, dive deep to drive meaningful, actionable insights that help improve business performance or double down on success.
• Reporting and Tooling Strategy: Lead the team in creating meaningful and consistent metrics and reporting across all streaming platforms. Develop scalable solutions that provide real-time visibility into business performance.
• BI Execution: Drive reporting for exceptionally large-scale data environments. Act as a subject matter expert for professionals on the team and collaborate with Data Engineering and Engineering teams to design and build performant ETLs, intermediate tables, and beautiful, fast dashboards using Tableau, Looker, and other visualization tools.
• Creating a Single Source of Truth: Collaborate with our Governance team to bring together analysts and partners from across the organization to define and standardize the metrics by which we assess product performance. Ensure data consistency and reliability across all reporting.
• ETL and Metric Design: Own metric design and creation by defining business requirements, structuring and optimizing data, and ensuring long-term data scalability. Build robust data pipelines that support ongoing business needs.
• Organization and Communication: Partner closely with business stakeholders to identify and understand what drives their decisions. Work with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, testing platforms, data visualization, and data architecture.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and loves problem-solving. The ideal individual is a good communicator, a self-starter, and someone who derives personal satisfaction from transforming data into knowledge and driving business action.

Essential Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, MIS, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.


• Expertise developing data analysis and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, Chartio, or similar platforms.


• 7+ years of analytical experience, ideally specifically in analysis engineering.


• Mastery of SQL, with some experience in SparkSQL, Hive, or similar technologies.


• Substantial experience with OLAP databases like Snowflake or Redshift.


• Experience developing and maintaining aggregated tables for reporting through ETLs.


• Project and resource management experience, outlining objectives and schedules, and coordinating work across multiple sponsors.


• Proficiency in Python/R or other statistical programming languages.


• Extreme drive and passion for delivering outstanding products.


• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal presentation skills and experience presenting to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• A great sense of humor and the ability to bring positive energy to the team.


• Unique interests or areas of passion that influence the way you interact with others and/or approach your work.


• Experience in the entertainment, streaming, or media industry.


• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data stack technologies.


• Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts.

Compensation & Benefits

At arenaflex, we believe in rewarding exceptional talent with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The hiring range for this position is $136,100 to $182,400 per year (for Santa Monica, CA location) and $142,600 to $191,100 per year (for New York, NY location). The base salary actually offered will consider internal equity and may also depend on the candidate's geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to competitive base salaries, arenaflex offers bonus and/or long-term incentive units as part of the compensation package, along with the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, subject to the level and position advertised.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching


• Paid time off and parental leave


• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support


• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources


• Access to exclusive entertainment content and products


• Flexible work arrangements and remote-first culture

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we invest in your professional growth and development. As a Lead Data Analyst, you'll have access to:

• Leadership Development: Opportunities to mentor junior team members and develop your leadership skills.


• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest data analytics tools and platforms in the industry.


• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with teams across engineering, product, design, operations, and executive leadership.


• Industry-Leading Training: Access to professional development programs, conferences, and certification opportunities.


• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for career progression into senior analytical, management, or specialized technical roles.


• Innovation Labs: Opportunities to participate in innovation initiatives and POC projects.

Work Environment & Culture

At arenaflex, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment where ideas and decisions from all individuals help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Our culture is built on:

• Inclusivity: We embrace diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.


• Innovation: We encourage creative problem-solving and forward-thinking approaches to challenges.


• Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and cross-functional partnerships.


• Work-Life Balance: We support flexible work arrangements that help you thrive both professionally and personally.


• Continuous Learning: We promote a growth mindset and encourage ongoing skill development.

Our remote-first approach allows you to work from the comfort of your home while staying connected with your team through cutting-edge collaboration tools. We believe in trust, autonomy, and delivering results rather than just counting hours.

Join Our Team

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. arenaflex encourages a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly evolving world.

If you're ready to take your analytical career to the next level and make a meaningful impact at one of the world's most innovative companies, we encourage you to apply today. Bring your expertise, passion, and unique perspective to arenaflex, and help us shape the future of entertainment and technology.

We can't wait to see what you'll bring to our team!

Note: This position is with arenaflex Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call arenaflex Direct to Consumer.