Company Overview🚀
Khazna was founded in 2019 with a mission to improve the financial well-being of the underbanked, who have little access to formal financial services by providing access to convenient, effective and secure smartphone-based financial services. Khazna has received the Central Bank of Egypt’s first prepaid card license and aims to become the go-to specialized bank for underbanked mid-to-low-income consumers across the Middle East. In the next phase of its journey, Khazna is looking to continue scaling up its operations in Egypt and to launch its operations in Saudi Arabia.
🌟We are consistently on the lookout for rock stars to help us solve for financial inclusion.
Job Summary đź’Ľ
As the Head of Analytics at Khazna, you will be instrumental in building and running a team that will elevate our data-driven approach to new heights. This role encompasses leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking to propel our advanced analytics and automation team forward. We are seeking an exceptional candidate to build and lead a diverse team, revolutionize reporting, streamline data processes, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and Lead a Diverse and High-Performing Team:
- Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain exceptional talent with diverse skill sets, creating a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
- Nurture an environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and professional growth, leveraging each member’s strengths to position our analytics and automation team as a center of excellence.
- Improve Reporting and Insights:
- Pioneer the development, implementation, and stabilization of state-of-the-art reporting systems that meet current needs and anticipate future requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify business trends and bottlenecks, ensuring our reporting remains a key driver of strategic decision-making and process improvement.
- Relieve Data Collection and Governance Bottlenecks:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of data collection processes, identifying and implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
- Institute and champion a culture of data governance, collaborating with Tech and Legal teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Promote a Data-Driven Culture:
- Own the data strategy and roadmap that enables data to become an enterprise-wide asset driving revenue growth and cost optimization.
- Lead by example in promoting a data-centric mindset across the organization, influencing teams at all levels to leverage data in decision-making processes.
- Establish and lead regular forums for knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies, providing strategic insights to the executive team to drive future growth.
- Innovative Solutions and Research:
- Encourage and support the team in exploring innovative solutions and researching to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Foster an environment that encourages experimentation and the development of cutting-edge analytics and automation.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role within analytics, preferably in the fintech industry.
- Expert command in Python and SQL.
- Extensive knowledge of advanced analytics and automation technologies.
- Track record of building and managing diverse, high-performing teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex data into strategic business insights.
- Expertise in implementing data governance and quality assurance processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across different departments.
Education:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s. in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
✨ Join Khazna and contribute your skills and expertise to our mission of revolutionizing digital payments 💳 and driving financial inclusion 🌍 across the region.
🚀 Apply now to be part of a team that is shaping the future of finance in Egypt and Saudi Arabia!
