Director of Analytics & Data

Summary

The Director of Analytics & Data will develop a data strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, collaborate with stakeholders, lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage relationships with external vendors, and ensure data quality. The role requires strong managerial skills, communication abilities, experience in BI/Analytics, data analysis, SQL, PowerBI, and Python.

Requirements

• Strong managerial skills with excellent communication
• Proven experience in managing BI/Analytics functions at a senior level
• Solid experience in data analysis and reporting (experience within iGaming is a plus)
• Background in market research and project management as well as experience gathering requirements from various stakeholders across the business
• Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, SAS, PowerBI and/or other data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Experience in cooperating/presenting to C-level and boards
• Understanding of Python and web analytics tools such as GoogleTag Manager and Google Analytics
• Outstanding analytical skills coupled with strong organisational abilities
• Attention to detail with a problem-solving aptitude

Responsibilities

• Develop a Data and Analytics strategy that aligns with the organization’s business goals
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs
• Lead a multi-disciplinary data and analytics function effectively
• Ensure the delivery of the BI and analytics strategy
• Work closely with Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Product & Commercial as close stakeholders
• Ensure that your team translates multiple data sources into valuable business insights
• Implement standard, self-service reporting and Generative BI solutions
• Liaise with executives and other key stakeholders to define company-wide metrics and identify relevant data sources
• Head the selection and implementation of BI-related solutions
• Oversee the design and implementation of data architectures, data models, data lakes, and data warehouses using an AI & ML first approach
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure the health & efficiency of the function
• Oversee and document all actions to correct data discrepancies and ensure data quality
• Continuously assess and improve the performance of Analytics & Reporting solutions
• Manage relationships with external BI and analytics vendors, including evaluating and negotiating contracts for software and services
• Work with Information Security to identify and mitigate risks associated with Data Management, Analytics, and reporting
• Apply industry knowledge and best practices
• Keep abreast of industry news and trends
• Perform any other ad hoc job-related duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management or a related field would be a plus

Benefits

Leadership and team management responsibilities: Managing team performance effectively through the practicing of ongoing performance management, including conducting performance reviews and regular 1-1 meetings