OVERVIEW 

Working within the Rights & Revenue Protection (RRP) team, the Intelligence Analyst will support investigations relating to the protection of Sportradar's intellectual property and revenue recovery activities across Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Africa. 

The role focuses on identifying and assessing threats to Sportradar's content, data and commercial interests, including unauthorised data usage, piracy and intellectual property infringement. Using a range of open-source, cyber and commercial data sources, the analyst will deliver intelligence that supports enforcement activity, commercial outcomes and strategic decision-making. 

The position requires a motivated intelligence professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and supports stakeholders across the wider Sportradar Group. 

THE CHALLENGE 

• Conduct intelligence investigations using an all-source approach across rights protection, enforcement and revenue recovery matters.  

• Collect, analyse and evaluate intelligence from open-source, cyber and commercial sources.  

• Conduct OSINT, CYBINT/DNINT and online investigations to deliver actionable intelligence and recommendations.  

• Identify and investigate unauthorised use of Sportradar data, content and intellectual property across digital platforms and relevant industries.  

• Support investigations relating to sports betting operators, affiliates, data resellers, media organisations and other entities utilising Sportradar content and products.  

• Develop and maintain intelligence holdings relating to organisations, individuals and platforms operating across APAC and African markets.  

• Monitor emerging risks and trends relevant to intellectual property protection, piracy, sports betting, fintech-enabled gambling ecosystems, mobile betting and revenue recovery across APAC and Africa.  

• Conduct research and intelligence collection against regional digital ecosystems, messaging platforms, betting operators, affiliates, payment providers and streaming environments. 

• Produce intelligence products including analytical assessments, investigative reports, link analysis, threat profiles and stakeholder briefings.  

• Support enforcement and commercial recovery initiatives through intelligence development and evidential research.  

• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of intelligence processes, methodologies and operating procedures.  

• Support collaboration with internal stakeholders, external partners and industry organisations.  

• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and implementation of investigative technologies and intelligence platforms. 

YOUR PROFILE 

• 2+ years' experience in intelligence, investigations, law enforcement, journalism, cyber security, financial crime, fraud, due diligence or a related analytical field. 

• Experience conducting analytical investigations and producing intelligence-led outputs. 

• Proficient and demonstrable expertise in OSINT, HUMINT, CYBINT/DNINT or intelligence tradecraft methodologies. 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills. 

• Demonstrable ability to collect, evaluate and interpret information from multiple sources and produce concise, actionable intelligence assessments. 

• Awareness of data protection legislation and associated implications. 

• Strict personal standards of confidentiality and security. 

• Motivated self-starter with an inquisitive and investigative mindset. 

• Flexible and adaptable, able to work to tight deadlines and changing priorities. 

• Demonstrable interest in, or understanding of, regionally relevant digital ecosystems, online communities, betting markets and consumer behaviours. 

• Fluency in English essential. Professional working proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Swahili, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese or another relevant regional language is highly desirable. 

Advantageous 

• Experience using intelligence analysis tools such as i2 Analyst's Notebook, Maltego or similar. 

• Knowledge of the international sports betting, gaming, media or anti-piracy landscapes. 

• Professional networks or regional knowledge across APAC and/or African markets. 

• Experience conducting investigations relating to intellectual property infringement, brand protection, digital piracy or revenue recovery. 

• Understanding of corporate structures, beneficial ownership research and due diligence methodologies. 

• Experience working with commercial intelligence databases and specialist investigative tools. 

• Relevant intelligence, investigation or analytical certifications. 

• Familiarity with regional digital and social media platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, QQ, Douyin, Line, KakaoTalk, Telegram, VK, Naver, Baidu, or equivalent regional ecosystems. 

• Understanding of betting and gaming trends across APAC and Africa, including cricket betting, esports betting, mobile-first wagering products, micro-betting and in-play betting markets. 

• Knowledge of African mobile payment ecosystems and associated online gambling environments, including experience researching mobile money, app-based payments and alternative payment methods. 

• Experience conducting investigations involving cross-border digital businesses operating within emerging and developing markets. 

• Awareness of regional regulatory environments affecting sports betting, digital content, intellectual property protection and online enforcement activities.