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Head of Analytics

Yassir Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 02 Jan 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $100k - $145k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • French: Preferred

Position

About
Yassir is the leading super app in the Maghreb region, transforming the delivery of daily services. Operating in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, with recent expansions into France, Canada, and Sub-Saharan Africa, Yassir is backed by approximately $200M in funding from VCs around the world. We offer on-demand services, such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery, and are now introducing financial services to enhance digital transactions for our users. We're focused on creating a marketplace that provides essential services while incorporating social values.
We are seeking a visionary Head of Analytics to lead and expand our analytics capabilities. This vital role will oversee a team of business intelligence specialists and data analysts who deliver actionable insights across Yassir’s ecosystem. You will play a crucial part in shaping our data-driven strategy to enable business growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction across our ride-hailing, food delivery, and financial services verticals.

Location
Algiers, Algeria / Cairo, Egypt / Casablanca, Morocco / Tunis, Tunisia / Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Conditions
Contractor
Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership:

    • Develop and implement Yassir’s analytics strategy in alignment with business objectives.
    • Build and scale a robust analytics framework for strategic decision-making across product, operations, marketing, and finance.
  • Team Development and Management:

    • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of data analysts and BI professionals to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
    • Establish best practices for data governance, reporting, and visualization.
  • Insights and Decision Support:

    • Collaborate with leadership to translate business challenges into analytics-driven solutions.
    • Oversee the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc analyses for product optimization, operational excellence, and customer retention.
  • Operational Excellence:

    • Partner with data engineering to ensure the quality and scalability of Yassir’s data infrastructure.
    • Manage and prioritize analytics initiatives for timely delivery and measurable impact.

Requirements

  • Experience:

    • 8+ years in analytics or business intelligence roles, with at least 3 years in team management.
    • Experience scaling analytics functions in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Technical Expertise:

    • Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Looker, or Power BI).
    • Familiarity with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) and ETL processes.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:

    • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Proven ability to lead multicultural teams across diverse geographies.
  • Education:

    • Master’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Economics, or related fields; advanced degrees are a plus.

Nice-to-Have

  • Proficiency in French.
  • Experience in ride-hailing, food delivery, or fintech industries.
  • Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning or predictive modeling.

Why Join Yassir?
At Yassir, you'll be part of a mission-driven team working to revolutionize the way people live and work in the MENA region and beyond. We offer:

  • A competitive compensation package and equity.
  • Professional growth opportunities in a fast-growing, Series B-funded startup.
  • The chance to build a world-class technology company in North Africa.
    We believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, we’re excited to listen. Join us to shape the future of on-demand services and fintech. We look forward to receiving your application!
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About Yassir

Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (~$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world. We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally. Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.