Head of Analytics, Yassir

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Master’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Economics, or related fields; advanced degrees are a plus

Desirable

• We are seeking a visionary Head of Analytics 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
• 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

• 🎉 At Yassir we celebrate everything. OKR´s party!
• 🕟 Flexible working hours, because we care about your outcome and not output
• 💻 24/7 Office
• 📱 Mobile office - Office in all our sites 4 weeks at any location
• 🚉 Subsidized public transit pass
• 💬 Languages courses
• 📚 Yassir's academy
• 🎯 Outstanding mentors who will assist you in your growth
• 💸 Attractive salary and you even get a stake in the company
• 👌🏽Very strong team cohesion with daily and weekly activities
• 🤝 Buddy program
• ⚖️ As a company, we are passionate for diversity and inclusion, 40% of our team are women leaders in the tech sector

Most people in French-speaking Africa are unbanked due to a lack of trust in incumbents and inefficient banking solutions. Yassir’s founders felt that providing on-demand services — which solves essential needs and, more importantly, builds trust to then provide payment services — was the catalyst to enable financial inclusion in the region.