Join us! - Open position: Junior Data Analyst
About Equipass
Equipass is one of the FEI's flagship digital initiatives. Built in partnership with the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) and supported by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), it advances horse welfare, transparency and traceability for horses, athletes and the wider equestrian community worldwide.
Behind the project stands the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body for equestrian sport since 1921. With over 130 National Federations, more than 4,300 international events each year and a team of 100+ at its Lausanne headquarters, the FEI keeps horse welfare at the heart of everything it does and champions equality, with women and men competing as equals.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a motivated Junior Data Analyst to help transform raw data into clear, actionable insights. Working exclusively on the Equine Digital Passport project alongside a talented multi-disciplinary team at the FEI Technology Operations Department, this is an ideal role for an early-career professional keen to grow within an international, mission-driven organisation.
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Contract: 1-year fixed term (extension possible)
- Rate: 100%
- Start date: 1 September 2026 (or by agreement)
What You'll Do
- Gather, clean and structure data from a range of internal and external sources
- Build reports, dashboards and visualisations that inform business decisions
- Help safeguard data quality and consistency across systems
- Work with DevOps tooling (Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines)
- Support the publication and management of Open Data datasets
- Run ad hoc analyses for the team and stakeholders
- Document data processes and methodologies
- Partner with technical and business colleagues to understand their data needs
- Help run and facilitate stakeholder workshops
What You'll Bring
- A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent)
- Up to 3 years' experience (internship or first role) in data analysis
- Proficiency with data tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Git) and languages (R, Python/Pandas, JSON)
- Ideally, exposure to Open Data or research-data environments (visualisation, pipelines)
- A talent for making data and technology accessible to any audience
- A service-minded, detail-oriented approach and strong communication skills
- Adaptability in a fast-moving environment
- An interest in equestrian sport (a real plus)
- Fluent English (essential); French, German, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian a bonus
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Join a dynamic international federation shaping the future of equine welfare.
Please note: only Swiss nationals, Swiss residents with a valid work permit, or EU citizens can be considered.
The FEI is committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background, or disability.
