Integrity Investigator
Sportradar
Company Description
We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.
Job Description
As part of the Sportradar Group, we stand as a leading provider of sports integrity solutions. Our mission is clear: to support our clients in identifying, investigating and combating integrity threats that could compromise their organisation.
The Integrity Investigator will contribute to all aspects of Sportradar’s intelligence and investigation activities, and the role demands a creative, forward-thinking investigator with a service-provider mindset.
THE CHALLENGE
- Lead and Conduct Investigations: Drive complex investigations across all four pillars of Integrity Services (Anti-Match-Fixing, Anti-Doping, Safe Sport, Compliance, Risk & Governance), ensuring thorough and effective resolution of integrity challenges.
- Prepare Comprehensive Case Files: Compile high-quality, accurate, and consistent investigation reports and evidential case files to support decision-making and enforcement actions in line with client needs.
- Evidence Collection and Intelligence Gathering: Conduct diverse evidence-gathering activities, including open-source intelligence investigations, investigative interviews, statement-taking, and discreet human inquiries, employing both overt and covert methods.
- Digital Forensics Management: Oversee the unit's digital forensic capabilities, serving as the expert in the extraction, preservation, and analysis of electronic evidence to support investigations.
- Ensure Legal and Ethical Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks relevant to sport disciplinary proceedings and investigations, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and security standards.
- Enhance Processes and Innovation: Continually improve processes, tools, and outputs within Integrity Services, identifying and implementing opportunities for innovation and operational excellence.
- Stay Updated on Trends and Techniques: Remain current with the latest investigative trends, developments, and tools to ensure the unit's methodologies and techniques are cutting-edge and effective.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Commercial Awareness: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement, regulatory bodies, sports organisations, and other private entities, to facilitate investigations as a commercial service provider and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
ABOUT YOU
- Operational Investigative Expertise: Proven experience in investigative roles within fields such as sports integrity, journalism, law enforcement, compliance, fraud prevention or financial crime. Prior involvement in complex, high-stakes investigations is a strong asset.
- Advanced Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and reporting skills with the ability to present findings, hypotheses, and recommendations clearly and persuasively. Proficiency in creating detailed and accurate case reports is essential.
- Mastery of Investigative Techniques: Demonstrable expertise in a range of investigative strategies, including statement-taking, conducting investigative interviews, and employing methodologies that align with ethical and legal standards.
- Intelligence and Evidence-Gathering Proficiency: Hands-on knowledge and application of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence), and HUMINT (Human Intelligence) tools and methodologies. Skilled in identifying, collecting, and assessing intelligence and evidential material.
- Multilingual Advantage: Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is a significant plus and adds value to cross-border investigations.
- Data and Technology Literacy: Strong ability to quickly understand and utilise digital platforms, investigative tools, and systems. Experience in analysing and interpreting large, diverse datasets to uncover insights is highly desirable.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional record-keeping, notetaking, and organisational skills to ensure accuracy and reliability in all investigative tasks.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint or other collaborative tools. Confident in preparing and delivering presentations to diverse stakeholders and leading discussions or meetings.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Flexible and adaptive to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Capable of managing multiple investigations simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. A motivated self-starter with a curious and analytical mindset.
- Client-focused mindset: Operates with a client-focused and service provider mindset, providing flexible, tailored solutions in a commercial environment.
- Sporting passion: Passionate about all things sports and esports. Awareness of international issues associated with sport-related corruption and knowledge of effective sports integrity initiatives and/or activities.
- Sportradar Values: Willing to embrace Sportradar’s company values from the outset: We are One Team, We Play to Win, We are Client & Partner Focused, We Embrace Innovation, and We Act with Integrity.
OUR OFFER:
- A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
- Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
- A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
- Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme.
- Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
- Online training videos.
- Flexible working hours in a hybrid setting.
While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation—both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a hybrid model, with team members working in the office three days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
- CV screening
- Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
- Hiring team interview: Meet with the Hiring team and Hiring Manager to dive into your expertise, as also discuss team fit.
- Written investigative assessment
- Final Hiring Team Interview: Meet with VP in the Integrity & Regulatory Services team.
- Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!
Additional Information
It should also be noted that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) software is increasingly used by many job applicants and Sportradar is looking for candidates keen to embrace new technologies, AI software should not be used at any stage during your application or future testing stages and may result in your application being withdrawn.
Candidates will be subject to background checks, particularly in respect of conflict of interest within the sporting world. Further information is available upon request. Checks will only be conducted after a formal offer has been made. Unsatisfactory results from, refusal to cooperate with, or any attempt to affect the results may result in a decision to withdraw the offer.
Additional Information
At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!