Senior Manager - BI & Data Science
at Tamara Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tamara is the leading shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, with a mission to empower people in their daily lives and revolutionize how they shop, pay, and bank. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Abdulmajeed Alsukhan along with his partners Turki Bin Zarah and Abdulmohsen Al Babtain.
Tamara has over 500 employees and operates out of its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and has offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam.
Tamara has more than 10 million users and more than 26,000 merchants including leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, Noon, Ikea, H&M, Farfetch alongside local small and medium businesses. The Company is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Checkout.com, Coatue, Shorooq Partners, and Endeavor Catalyst among others.
Your role
We're seeking a Senior Manager - BI & Data Science to join our Risk team. As the Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing a team of around 10+ talented professionals dedicated to supporting key business functions such as Compliance, Credit and Fraud.
You will focus on establishing a vision for your team that drives innovation and delivers actionable insights to inform business decisions and enhance our risk management capabilities. You will collaborate with a diverse ecosystem of talented engineers, designers, analysts, product experts, and other team members to develop and implement technical solutions, solve complex problems, and contribute to our mission of providing secure, seamless, and scalable financial services. You are a driven, determined, curious team player, knowing that collective strength means we all win. With a positive outlook, you are solution-oriented–persevering regardless of circumstances, always finding a way through, no matter the challenges. You will effectively find a way to work with everyone through empathy and respect. You will be driven and comfortable with responding quickly with urgency, with the ability to change course without losing momentum and energy, resulting in great success.
Your responsibilities
Lead and manage a BI & Data Science team of around 10 professionals within Risk. Develop and implement a vision for the BI & Data Science team that aligns with the overall strategy of the Risk, Credit & Compliance department. Oversee the delivery of high-quality reports, dashboards, and data-driven insights to support Compliance, Consumer Credit, and Consumer Fraud functions. Establish and monitor key metrics and KPIs to evaluate the performance of various risk-related business units. Ensure the design, development, and maintenance of robust data warehouses and ETL processes. Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to identify and address business intelligence and data science needs. Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance throughout all BI & Data Science processes. Stay updated with the latest BI tools, data science techniques, and technologies to continuously improve our capabilities.
Your expertise
10+ years of experience in business intelligence, data science, or data analytics. 4+ years of experience in leading and managing a BI or Data Science team. Advanced knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes. Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Looker, and data science platforms like Python or R. Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex data challenges. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
Join the revolution
Tamara is a vibrant hub of exceptional individuals worldwide, with over 40+ nationalities committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We're proud of the wealth of cultural backgrounds that shape our teams, ensuring every experience is acknowledged and celebrated.
We seek self driven individuals, fuelled by curiosity, ready to take control of their professional and personal development. We’re creating a place where possibilities are for the taking through career mobility, mentoring and cross-border collaboration. This approach has earned us a spot as one of the competitive tech companies to work for.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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