Data Analyst - Anti-Piracy

Sky
Isleworth
4 months ago
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Job Description

With 24 million customers in six countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. Our culture embraces diversity and empowers employees to thrive.


The Anti‑Piracy Team needs a talented Data Analyst to support our Anti‑Piracy lab, investigators and intelligence teams. You will analyse company and third‑party data to uncover process optimisation opportunities and evaluate the effectiveness of different actions. You will use large data sets and a variety of analytical methods to drive business results and collaborate with stakeholders across functions.


What You’ll Do

  • Validate, clean and format data to ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity across systems and pipelines.
  • Execute data QA, testing plans and validation checks for ETL workflows, dashboards, reports and analytical models.
  • Monitor and investigate data issues or anomalies, escalating risks and recommending corrective actions.
  • Build statistical analyses, models and algorithms to identify patterns, trends and business insights.
  • Develop dashboards, reports and visualisations, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists and cross‑functional partners to enhance data processes and systems.
  • Maintain clear documentation and stay up to date on data quality, analytics tools and industry best practices.

What You’ll Bring

  • A strong analytical mindset with proficiency in querying and manipulating large datasets and translating complex data into actionable insights.
  • Experience in designing and executing QA/test cases for data pipelines, dashboards or analytics workflows.
  • Skill in visualising and presenting data for stakeholders using BigQuery, Tableau, Looker Studio and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud providers.
  • Experience using statistical languages such as R, SQL, SPLUNK etc. to manipulate data and draw insights from large datasets.
  • Experience working with and creating data architectures and distributed computing tools.
  • Knowledge of statistical and data mining techniques.
  • Experience querying databases and using statistical languages.
  • Understanding of distributed data and computing tools.

Team Overview

Sky’s Group Anti‑Piracy team protects content from piracy, making pirated versions unattractive and enforcing the law. We work with technologies, intelligence and investigations to stay one step ahead, partnering with big tech and social media platforms.


The Rewards

  • Sky Q for all‑in‑one TV experience.
  • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate.
  • A generous pension package.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Discounted mobile and broadband.
  • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

How You'll Work

We offer a hybrid working approach, combining office collaboration at our Osterley Campus with the flexibility to work from home. More details will be shared during the recruitment process.


Location

Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station, with free shuttle service to nearby tube stations. On‑site amenities include subsidised restaurants, cafes, a gym, cinema, beauty salon and more.


Inclusion

Sky values potential over CV. We’re a Disability Confident Accredited Employer and welcome applications from all candidates, offering flexible working and reasonable adjustments where needed.


Why Wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We look forward to hearing from you.


Legal Notice

Successful applicants may be required to complete a criminal record check. Depending on the role, certain convictions may lead to an offer being withdrawn.


Seniority level: Entry level


Employment type: Full‑time


Job function: Information Technology – Broadcast Media Production and Distribution


Location: Isleworth, England, United Kingdom (maidenhead, london, greater london) – update as per application region.


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