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Player Analytics Business Partner (M/NB/W)

Job Description

Ubisoft, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a full-time Player Analytics Business Partner responsible for forecasting financial performance for a portfolio of Paid & Free to Play games and delivering value-added business analyses that support insightful, data driven decision-making. She/He will report to the Director, Player Analytics, and indirectly to the Executive Publisher.

The ideal candidate is a high-performing individual with an analytical mind that thrives in delivering solutions to complex problems, has an affinity for data and analytics in support of driving business decisions, is a strong business partner with demonstrated experience collaborating across functions.

Knowledge of the gaming industry, especially free-to-play business models, and user acquisition are a significant advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the annual budget, financial forecasts, and long-term strategy planning cycles for a portfolio of Free to Play and Live game titles under Executive Publishers ownership
• Analyze acquisition, engagement, and monetization strategies around our Live and Free to Play offerings at player level and present findings to Executive Publishers. Address strategic questions and deliver business impact, effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences and translate recommendations into effective action plans
• Assist proactively Executive Publisher in her/his mission to identify core performance drivers for a given title, including the definition and tracking of relevant KPIs.
• Provide “real-time” analytical support to Executive Publisher. Act as trusted advisor, apply business judgment and financial insights to enable data-driven business decisions.
• Work cross functionally with Production studios to understand product roadmap, game strategy and events impacting acquisition, retention, and monetization. Lead financial modeling for production gates on behalf of Publishing
• Synthesize data from various sources to develop complex financial analyses and models to track performance of monetization mechanics. Use player level analyses to identify trends in behavior and measure impact of content release on player activity and monetization
• Act as the liaison between cross-functional teams regarding tactics and strategies which will impact title performance
• Support and present executive- level analysis to Executive Publishers and Sr. Leadership team

Qualifications

You will be a great fit if you have a strong bias towards action, enjoy finding patterns amidst chaos, and have demonstrated success in using analytics to drive business impact. We’re looking for someone who has the technical skills to surface insights quickly, and the interpersonal skills to communicate those insights in a way that persuades action.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Math, or similar quantitative discipline; MBA preferred
• Strong analytical skills and business judgment to model sophisticated scenarios and apply insights to business strategy and planning
• Proficient in excel and SQL language (Snowflake a plus) with experience in data visualization tools (Tableau a plus)
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills, with a proven track record of working across all levels of the organization
• Video Game industry experience in Free to Play or Mobile

Additional Information

This position is based in Saint-Mandé (Métro St Mandé - line 1 / RER Chateau De Vincennes - line A)

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.