Full-Time

Senior Insight Analyst

Fanatics

Fanatics

10,001+ employees

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Compensation Overview

$90k - $130k/yr

+ Bonus

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Philadelphia, PA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Denver, CO, USA

In Person

Occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Quantitative Research
SQL

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Requirements
  • 3 plus years experience in research, customer strategy, product marketing, or player engagement roles, ideally in iGaming, digital entertainment, or consumer tech
  • Proven ability to design and deliver impactful research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills - able to make complex insights simple, relevant, and actionable for business audiences
  • Deep understanding of customer segmentation, user journeys, and player lifecycle strategies
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to align research outcomes with business goals
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, data-rich environment
  • Comfort with analytics and behavioral data; SQL or data visualization skills are a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with AI-powered research tools and emerging applications of generative AI in insight development, segmentation, and customer understanding
  • Have an appetite for learning about the gambling industry and/or existing knowledge of the gambling industry
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (implied by responsibilities)
Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research initiatives supporting ecosystem strategy across loyalty, the Fanatics app, sportsbook, and casino - influencing product, brand, marketing, and commercial decisions
  • Develop a deep understanding of sports fandom - motivations, emotional drivers, behaviors, and engagement patterns - and translate that understanding into strategic recommendations
  • Leverage behavioral, attitudinal, and demographic data to inform segmentation, journey strategy, retention, and ecosystem growth
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen cross-product engagement and deepen ecosystem connectivity
  • Partner cross-functionally with analytics, marketing, product, and commercial teams to integrate multiple data sources into cohesive, actionable insight narratives
  • Design and evaluate experiments related to product features, loyalty programs, messaging, and customer experiences
  • Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving customer expectations within sports betting, casino, and digital sports engagement
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships; ensure insights are implemented and drive measurable business action
  • Guide project scoping, prioritization, and supplier engagement as needed
  • Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting and Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team building activities
Desired Qualifications
  • Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming
  • Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 (Salary range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual Offer is confirmed). In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
  • Depending on the role, interview/onboarding may include in-person components such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE in New York City; travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on role and location.

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • The May 2026 FIFA agreement expands Topps into trading cards, stickers, and card games.
  • Fanatics Sportsbook reached 23 states and Washington, D.C. by July 2026.
  • Fanatics Fest and KAWS x MLB launches show stronger brand heat and merchandising leverage.

What critics are saying

  • A March 2026 collector antitrust suit and Panini litigation keep monopoly scrutiny alive.
  • Fanatics closed Riverview, Florida in 2026, cutting 286 jobs after Jacksonville warehouse layoffs.
  • FIFA's 2031 timing leaves years before major collectibles revenue lands, exposing execution risk.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls design, manufacturing, distribution, and commerce across leagues in one stack.
  • Fanatics secured FIFA's exclusive collectibles deal beginning in 2031 across physical and digital products.
  • Fanatics China, launched with Hillhouse in Shanghai, localizes licensed merchandise for China.

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Benefits

Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.

Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.

Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.

Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.

Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.

Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.

Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.

Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.

Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.

Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.

Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.

Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fanatics Family First - Afterall we are #OneFanatics. Put your family first with our paid maternity and paternity leave program, or take advantage of our infertility treatment reimbursement program to get the support you need while you try to grow your family.

IDEA - We invite you to join one of our Employee Resource groups, or celebrate and honor what’s most important to you through our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Advocacy) floating holiday. We recognize diversity helps foster innovation, and people perform better when they can be themselves. Gender Affirmation Treatment reimbursement is available to employees.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin