Integrity Investigator

Sportradar

Sportradar is the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting.

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

Overview

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 investigation activity, and the role demands a creative, forward-thinking investigator with a service provider mindset.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and Conduct Investigations: Drive complex investigations across key areas, including Anti-Match-Fixing, Anti-Doping, Safe Sport, Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Rights Protection, and Regulatory, ensuring thorough and effective resolution of integrity challenges.
2. Prepare Comprehensive Case Files: Compile high-quality, accurate, and consistent investigation reports and evidential case files to support decision-making and enforcement actions.
3. Evidence Collection and Intelligence Gathering: Conduct diverse evidence-gathering activities, including open-source intelligence investigations, investigative interviews, statement-taking, surveillance, and discreet human inquiries, employing both overt and covert methods.
4. 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.
5. Ensure Legal and Ethical Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks relevant to investigations, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and security standards.
6. Enhance Processes and Innovation: Continually improve processes, tools, and outputs within Integrity Services, identifying and implementing opportunities for innovation and operational excellence.
7. 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.
8. 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 and uphold the highest standards of integrity.

Profile

1. Operational Investigative Expertise: Proven experience in investigative roles within fields such as sports integrity, journalism, law enforcement, compliance, fraud prevention, financial crime, or cyber security. Prior involvement in complex, high-stakes investigations is a strong asset.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Intelligence and Evidence-Gathering Proficiency: Hands-on knowledge and application of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence), HUMINT (Human Intelligence), and GEOINT/IMINT (Geospatial/Imagery Intelligence) tools and methodologies. Skilled in identifying, collecting, and assessing intelligence and evidential material.
5. Multilingual Advantage: Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is a significant plus and adds value to cross-border investigations.
6. Data and Technology Literacy: Strong ability to quickly understand and utilise digital platforms, investigative tools, and systems. Experience in analysing and interpreting diverse and large datasets to uncover insights is highly desirable.
7. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional record-keeping, notetaking, and organisational skills to ensure accuracy and reliability in all investigative tasks.
8. 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.
9. 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.

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!