Your mission, should you choose to accept it:


Lead and define the Advanced Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group Data Strategy through the effective use of predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Lead and oversee a team of cross functional analysts, providing support to various business verticals.
Manage advanced analytics initiatives from start to finish, encompassing problem definition, data analysis, model development, testing, implementation, and ongoing oversight.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and convert them into analytical projects and solutions.
Establish consistent methodologies for analytics processes, tools, and frameworks to guarantee the scalability, performance, and quality of data products.
Train and mentor team members, while fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
Manage stakeholder relationships to prioritize analytics workstreams aligned with strategic business objectives.
Integrate advanced analytics processes with the group data platform and BI systems. 
Ensure adherence to analytics governance standards, data privacy, and compliance policies in all delivered solutions.
Provide input and strategic direction on adopting emerging technologies in the advanced analytics space.
Drive cultural change toward analytics adoption and data-informed decision-making across the group.
Own key data products to ensure that they are catalogued and maintained according to standards.


Experience and Qualifications:


Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced Diploma in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Advanced degrees (Master’s/Ph.D.) are highly advantageous.
Demonstrable expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques.
Extensive experience working with SQL and programming languages such as Python or R
Skilled with data tools and integration frameworks, especially in cloud-based environments.
Strong knowledge of advanced analytics platforms and frameworks.
A strong grasp of the entire analytics pipeline, from preparing data to deploying data products into production.


Additional Preferred Experience:


Experience in the retail or e-commerce industry.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices