Position: Chief Analytics Officer (work in the Bahrain office)
Company: Data Science UA
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent

Our client is an independent wealth management firm that offers customized portfolio solutions in diversified alternatives such as private equity, private debt, real estate and more.

**About the role:**

We are looking for a Chief Analytics Officer who will be a member of the leadership team and is responsible for shaping and implementing the company’s analytics strategy. Responsible for the design of the data strategy and its alignment with the business strategy, with the aim of generating sustainable competitive advantages over time for the financial services industry and potential future business.

**Requirements:**

10+ years of proven top performance in Data Science & Analytics, specifically in the financial services space;
Deeply understands and adapts to complex business environments and situations;
Broad understanding of latest Data Science, Analytics & Technology trends and their impact on business strategies and operations;
Articulate, persuasive, communicator. Commands the room, handles executive and difficult audiences well. Skilled at defining, motivating and driving change at executive levels and across the broader community of stakeholders;
Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of board ready document and presentation development;
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science or equivalent combination of education;
Strong understanding of statistics, structured and unstructured data analysis, predictive modeling techniques and data visualization as well as good command of emerging methodologies like Artificial Intelligence;
Proficiency in one of the following: Python, SAS and/or R is strongly preferred.

**Responsibilities:**

Shaping the Analytics strategy
Shape and communicate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap to all stakeholders;
Act as the chief advocate and evangelist of data-based decision-making in the top leadership team and at the business unit management level;
Lead the transformation of the company towards an analytically enabled organization;
Stay abreast of developments at the intersection of science, technology and business relevant to the company and drive business innovation through Analytics.
Partnering with the business to drive impact
Advise the business leadership team on analytics value opportunities on an ongoing basis and translate business problems into specific analytics and technology enabled solutions;
Translate complex analytics outcomes into actionable insights and operational decisions.
Leading the Analytics team
Lead, build and develop a motivated Analytics core team; promote top talent in Analytics and at the interface of analytics, technology and business;
Shape the hiring criteria and development programs of business leaders in order to increase the level of analytical literacy across the organization.
Building capabilities
Develop standards and processes for analytics solution development and implementation across all critical functions of the company;
Shape the technology strategy together with the technology management team in particular pertaining to the data and analytics technology stack, critical workflows and channel infrastructure;
Develop and implement strategic partnerships in the business, technology and academic field.

**We offer:**

Possibility to make an impact on product from scratch;
Competitive salary and perks;
Working with cutting-edge technologies;
Friendly team and nice environment;
A positive atmosphere all over the company.