Director of Analytics & Data

As the Director of Analytics & Data, you will play a crucial role in helping Catena Media harness the power of data for informed decision-making and strategic planning.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

• Develop a Data and Analytics strategy that aligns with the organization’s business goals, fostering the continuous growth of our data-driven culture by embracing and implementing industry best practices. 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure that the BI initiatives you are leading, support business objectives. 
• Lead a multi-disciplinary data and analytics function effectively, ensuring the delivery of the BI and analytics strategy.
• Work closely with Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Product & Commercial as close stakeholders 
• Ensure that your team translates multiple data sources into valuable business insights to enable data analysis. 
• Implement standard, self-service reporting and Generative BI solutions to enable business users to drive decisions. 
• Liaise with executives and other key stakeholders to define company-wide metrics and identify relevant data sources.
• Head the selection and implementation of BI-related solutions. 
• Oversee the design and implementation of data architectures, data models, data lakes, and data warehouses using an AI & ML first approach. 
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure the health & efficiency of the function
• Oversee and document all actions to correct data discrepancies and ensure data quality. 
• Continuously assess and improve the performance of Analytics & Reporting solutions, using KPIs, stakeholder feedback, and other appropriate metrics.
• Manage relationships with external BI and analytics vendors, including evaluating and negotiating contracts for software and services. 
• Where necessary work with PMO to implement change management processes to encourage the adoption of BI and analytics solutions across the business. 
• Work with Information Security to identify and mitigate risks associated with Data Management, Analytics, and reporting. 
• Apply industry knowledge and best practices.
• Keep abreast of industry news and trends.
• Any other ad hoc job-related duties as required.

Leadership and team management responsibilities:

• Managing team performance effectively through the practicing of ongoing performance management, including conducting performance reviews and regular 1-1 meetings
• Leading by example by delivering positive results and being a visible Catena ambassador
• Communicating effectively and ensuring information is delivered in a clear and timely manner
• Taking ownership of recruitment and selection for your team by working closely with HR and TA teams
• Enabling team and individual growth from the induction stage to ongoing learning and development

TO DO IT, YOU WILL NEED:

• Strong managerial skills with excellent communication. 
• Must possess strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to engage effectively with technical teams while also possessing the capacity to articulate and convey complex technical terms and processes in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders with limited technical knowledge.
• Proven experience in managing BI/Analytics functions at a senior level. 
• Solid experience in data analysis and reporting (experience within iGaming is a plus)
• Background in market research and project management as well as experience gathering requirements from various stakeholders across the business
• Hands-on experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, SAS, PowerBI and/or other data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Experience in cooperating/presenting to C-level and boards. 
• Understanding of Python and web analytics tools such as GoogleTag Manager and Google Analytics
• Outstanding analytical skills coupled with strong organisational abilities
• Attention to detail with a problem-solving aptitude. 
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management or a related field would be a plus