Business Data Scientist

Ever dreamed of using machine learning to optimise match-day attendance and help develop Belgian football in this pivotal era If the answer is Yes it might be the right time for you to apply and become our new:

Business Data Scientist

THIS WILL BE YOUR POSITION

As a Data Scientist you will work on strategic projects that create real impact from fan engagement and commercial optimization to operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities willhelp to realize the following RBFA objectives through data & insights:

• Drive the next sell-out boost fan loyalty and realize partnership objectives
• Develop and deploy machine-learning models for fan retention commercial optimisation and strategic decision-making.
• Build predictive models that help fill stadiums personalise fan experiences and strengthen revenue streams.
• Create a crystal-clear view of what matters
• Create dashboards and data products that deliver actionable insights on fan engagement segmentation campaign performance sales commercial strategy and internal operations.
• Translate raw data into clear meaningful business insights.
• Make every datapoint count
• Structure organise and document complex datasets from across the federation.
• Ensure data quality governance privacy and security standards are upheld.
• Support external partners and key accounts using RBFA API services.
• Turn insights into influence
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Contribute to articles publications and communications shared through RBFA channels based on our analyses and research.

TO BE SUCCESFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Collaborate with departments such as marketing & communications grassroots football sports & refereeing and internal operations.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions through discovery workshops and co-creation sessions.
• Bring curiosity creativity and a passion for elevating Belgian football through data-driven innovation.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF IN THIS PROFILE

• Masters degree in business engineering MIS Data Science Computer Science Statistics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 25 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with customer or fan analytics retention modelling behavioural analysis or commercial data strategies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure accepted).
• Experience with SQL version control (Git) and automated deployment practices.
• Strong data visualisation skills (Looker Studio Power BI and/or custom Python tools preferred; other tools accepted).
• Mastering modern GenAI tools (e.g. LLMs copilots code assistants) to support coding data exploration and model development is a clear plus.
• Experience in a sports environment is a plus.

Your language skills

• You are fluent in English. Having a good knowledge of French or Dutch is an advantage.

Your personality

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active listening skills to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management with proven ability to handle competing priorities and expectations.
• Good presentation skills to clearly convey insights and recommendations.
• Proactive service- and result-driven team player with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible and able to prioritize within a diverse set of tasks.
• Emotionally intelligent to build trust credibility and lasting professional relationships across organisational levels.
• Patient and empathetic when working with stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
• Eager to take ownership and learn in a dynamic environment with exciting challenges.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning.
• A genuine passion for Belgian football is an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A fulltime contract of indefinite duration.
• A stimulating and meaningful workplace within a modern sports federation in full transformation.
• Opportunities for professional development training and growth.
• A compensation package aligned with the responsibilities and experience level of the role.
• An open positive and ambitious atmosphere.

Would you like to find out more about this exciting position Then please send an e-mail to Laure Beauchampet via .

SEND US YOUR APPLICATION

Submit your application here with your resumeand cover letter. Applying via our website is the only official way to submit your application.

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