Lead Data Analyst - Kick

Job Description

Easygo is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to build, own, and shape analytics across its global Kick platform, which has over 50 million users worldwide. This is a newly created role within the Business Intelligence Team, working closely with the Kick and Engineering Teams to deliver actionable insights and shape the future of live streaming.

The Lead Data Analyst will leverage streaming, real-time, and behavioral analytics experience to build Kick’s analytics capability from scratch. The role involves collaborating with Business Intelligence, Data Science, and Data Engineering teams to provide game-changing insights and analytics projects for the Kick Team. The Lead Data Analyst will also have the opportunity to hire, grow, and lead the team as the Kick platform and its analytics capability grows.

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Kick is a live streaming platform built by gamers, for gamers. The platform is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing forces in the industry, with over 50 million users and 1 billion watch hours.

What this role involves:

• Building and owning Kick’s Data Analytics Function
• Defining and tracking key metrics such as viewership, engagement, retention, and monetization
• Establishing key reports to provide instant visibility on product performance
• Managing end-to-end analytics projects, from problem definition to delivering actionable solutions
• Establishing best practices for data integrity, governance, and security
• Building and optimizing A/B testing frameworks to drive product decisions
• Presenting findings in clear, compelling ways that make an impact
• Collaborating with different functions within Kick to transform business objectives into data projects/strategies
• Working with Data Engineering to design data pipelines, data models, warehouses, and tracking systems
• Partnering with Data Scientists to scope out and deliver AI/ML projects for Kick
• Hiring and scaling the Kick analytics function as the company grows
• Mentoring analysts and elevating data literacy across teams
• Working closely with leadership to turn insights into bold, strategic decisions

Requirements:

• 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

Easygo offers:

• 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
• Daily catered breakfast
• Massage Wednesdays
• 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