Game Data Analyst Co-op - Kabam

Job Title: Game Data Analyst Co-op
Job Location: Vancouver
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/kabam/bf05e9c6-2856-4b6b-8908-8b092e1c2a5a
Job Description: At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…

We're looking for a Game Data Analyst Co-op to join our team! Reporting to the Senior Game Data Analyst for Marvel Contest of Champions, you'll gain immersive, hands-on experience analyzing the live performance, feature performance, and player behavior of one of Marvel's most popular mobile games. This role demands a scientific, results-driven approach to transform large datasets into actionable strategic insights.

If you're passionate about data, games, and applying a rigorous analytical approach to inform strategy, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you can expect to:
Insight Generation & Partnership (Cross-functional Impact)
Collaborate closely with Product, Design and Marketing teams to translate their business objectives into measurable data questions
Conduct hands-on exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, anomalies, and key drivers behind in-game metrics.
Present findings and insights clearly and concisely to stakeholders
Review reporting processes and suggest enhancements to resolve inefficiencies.

Data Extraction and Preparation (Foundational Skills)
Utilize SQL querying, extracting and manipulating complex datasets from production and analytical data warehouses and other applicable sources.
Assist in refining and optimizing existing data queries to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Reporting and Visualization (Stakeholder Support)
Maintain and ensure accuracy of existing analytical dashboards (potentially in Tableau, Looker, Power BI) tailored to various team needs within the organization.
Develop ad-hoc reports quickly to address immediate, high priority business questions from leadership.
Propose and implement enhancement to current reporting processes to resolve inefficiencies and increase adoptions
Ensure that dashboards and reports are up-to-date and accurate.

Product Feature Analysis and Optimization (Direct Impact)
Execute post-launch analysis on newly released in-game features, events, or products.
Measure feature success against pre-defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and recommend data-backed optimization paths.
Your background includes:
Currently enrolled in a qualifying Co-Ops program, preferably within a STEM discipline (e.g. Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering)

Key Skills
SQL: Practical experience writing queries for data extraction and manipulation
Data Presentation: Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex analytical results into clear, concise and visually effective presentation.
Gaming Acumen: Familiarity with general game design concepts and monetization principles in the mobile F2P (Free-to-Play) space.
BI Tools: Exposure to visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, Power BI is a bonus
Perks of being a Kabam intern:
Our success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more.