Research and Analytics Lead

Research and Analytics Lead

Frankfurt (Onsite) Marketing / PR / Biz Dev Hunt: Showdown 1896Crytek is looking for a Research and Analytics Lead to support the team in our Frankfurt, Germany based studio. to join the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany. Back to all jobsResponsibilities

• Own the full business intelligence framework (marketing, sales, finance) for internal and external constituents incl. Player Insights, Profit-Loss-Views, Marketing Channel Performance Views, Advertiser & Merchant Performance Views, Product KPI dashboards and more
• Act as a champion for rational data-based insights and regularly evangelize these throughout the organization. Share both quantitative and qualitative findings with the team
• Manage, mentor, and support team members with focus on Player/Market Research, Data Engineering, Data Science and Analytics; empower them to define value-creating projects independently
• Act as a Product Owner for BI data engineering and Market/Player Research projects
• Manage and coordinate external market and player research vendor partnerships
• Interact with Game Design, Marketing, Sales, Finance and Product Management and guide area-specific reporting frameworks, ad-hoc analysis (e.g., sorting algorithms, recommendation logics, player persona definitions). Act as the link and strategic player between all parties
• Be one of the major stakeholders to guide our Game Design team; help design, develop, and optimize our games to improve user experience and revenue by developing meaningful KPIs, metrics and hypotheses to test
• Create regular and easy to understand reports and analysis related to key business areas and work hand in hand with Senior Executives of the company
• Player centric approach towards building and establishing a clear data strategy at Crytek

Requirements

• Significant experience in Data Analytics and/or Market/Player Research within the games industry. (We’re looking for deep expertise, but we’re open to a variety of career paths—if you have 7+ years and strong relevant accomplishments, we’d love to hear from you)
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams or managing projects in Data Analytics and/or Player Research
• Experience designing and developing Enterprise Data Warehouse architectures and managing data integration processes
• Strong skills in data modeling (both logical and physical)
• Experience conducting and analyzing player research through focus groups and/or survey-based studies, with the ability to turn insights into clear, actionable findings
• Familiarity with market research and how it can support strategic game development decisions
• A passion for diving deep into data and uncovering insights. You’re detail-oriented, thorough, and comfortable with technology
• Strong communication skills—you can break down complex topics and explain them in a clear, approachable way
• Highly organized and comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German proficiency is a plus, but not required
• Experience with tools like AWS, Snowflake, Tableau is a plus, but not a must—other similar tools are great too
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany (relocation support available)

What you can expect from usCareer Path Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Relocation Support We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).Company Apartment To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.Public Transport Pass Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.Gym Card A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.State-of-the-art OfficeWe’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.Equal Opportunity & InclusionWe’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.German Classes Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family. EventsJoin us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!Vacation Days At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.