Analytics Manager

Job description

**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. **About the Role:**We are seeking a visionary **Analytics Manager** to lead and expand our analytics capabilities. This pivotal role will oversee a dynamic team of business intelligence specialists and data analysts who are responsible for delivering actionable insights across Yassir’s ecosystem. You will be a key player in shaping Yassir’s data-driven strategy, enabling business growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction across our ride-hailing, food delivery, and financial services verticals. Key Responsibilities: - **Strategic Leadership:** - Develop and implement Yassir’s analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives across diverse markets. - Build and scale a robust analytics framework to support 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, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. - Ensure professional development and alignment of team goals with Yassir’s mission and business priorities. - Establish best practices for data governance, reporting, and visualization. - **Insights and Decision Support:** - Collaborate with leadership and functional teams to translate business challenges into analytics-driven solutions. - Oversee the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc analyses to support product optimization, operational excellence, and customer retention. - Drive the adoption of self-service analytics tools to democratize data access and empower stakeholders across the organization. - **Operational Excellence:** - Partner with data engineering to ensure the quality, integrity, and scalability of Yassir’s data infrastructure. - Manage and prioritize analytics initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact. What We're Looking For: - **Experience:** - 8+ years in analytics, business intelligence, or similar roles, with at least 3 years managing teams. - Experience scaling analytics functions in fast-paced, high-growth environments, ideally within tech or platform businesses. - **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. - Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to convert data into actionable insights. - **Leadership and Collaboration:** - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to align technical teams and business leaders. - Experience leading multicultural teams across diverse geographies. - Proven track record of hiring, retaining and growing top talent in various data-related disciplines - **Education:** - Master’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Economics, or related fields; advanced degrees are a plus. Nice-to-Have: - Proficiency working in French. - Experience in ride-hailing, food delivery, or fintech industries. - Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, including machine learning or predictive modeling. - Experience working in the geographies where Yassir operates. 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. Join us to shape the future of on-demand services and fintech while enjoying:* - 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.