Manager - Analytics

Overview

Technical & Product

• Comfortable using econometric software (StrataQED, MassTer, SAS, etc.)
• Comfortable programming multiple linear regression models in a language of choice (Python or R)
• Open to exploring and evaluating alternative tools for econometrics purposes

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Continually search for growth opportunities with prospective clients
• Project manage econometrics projects from pitching, data collection and processing, modelling through to delivery
• Manage client relations and keep them updated throughout with regards to project status and issues
• Build econometric (MMM) models of the highest standards while keeping in mind evaluation metrics around fit, robustness, and predictive power
• Convey the results of the MMM models in ways that are easy to understand and actionable for clients
• Be comfortable debating and explaining complex concepts (regression, goodness of fit metrics, diminishing returns) with clients

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Ensure that the Groupe offering in the MMM space is competitive with industry competition
• Always look to innovate and add value to clients through the product
• Be open to automation / outsourcing / efficiency gains in every part of the modelling process, and look to reduce time spent while maintaining output quality

People & Leadership

• Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.

Self

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science or similar
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• 2-3 years of experience building econometric models and presenting model results to external parties
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills and ability to transform data into a concise, yet compelling story
• Ability to synthesize information and produce insightful and accurate analysis and recommendations
• Highly organized and impeccable attention to detail. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver accurate reports without grammatical or data errors
• Strong sense of responsibility, takes ownership, self-starter, and proactive attitude
• Ability to think of the bigger picture and link performance data to business actions
• Skilled user of MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with econometrics software such as StrataQED, MassTer, etc.
• Familiarity with programming language/logic preferred (Python or R)