Senior Business Intelligence Data Analyst

Job description / Role

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa, spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

Job Purpose

The Senior Business Intelligence Data Analyst is responsible for utilizing data mining methodologies, statistical analysis, and constructing robust systems to enhance efficiency and precision, thereby facilitating improved decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, gather, and document project or process requirements, employing suitable modeling techniques. Conduct thorough analysis of requirements and verify them with stakeholders.
• Establish testing scripts and verification criteria to validate adherence to requirements. Uphold comprehensive documentation and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct research utilizing primary data sources, selecting pertinent information essential for analyzing key themes and trends.
• Offer insights and feedback on the appropriateness of database specifications during the approval process, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols, and safeguarding data integrity.
• Support and contribute to the documentation of both current ("as is") and future ("to be") processes, outlining the necessary changes needed to transition to the desired "to be" state accurately.
• Gather business requirements through diverse methods including interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow examination, translating these requirements into terms aligned with target user roles and objectives.
• Contribute to and assist in conducting feasibility studies from both technological and organizational standpoints, documenting the findings for reference and analysis.
• Explore and cultivate a foundational comprehension of external developments or emerging issues, actively participating in evaluating their potential impact on, or relevance to, the organization.
• Interpret the business requirements and identify solution recommendations for addressing business challenges at the business unit level.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assessments for proposed and ongoing projects, contributing to the formulation and continuous review of business cases.

Language & Technical Skills

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience

Four to six years of experience in Database Administration or a similar role.

Behavioral Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. For example, demonstrates openness to new ideas and ways of looking at things; suggests new and useful ideas or solutions. Learns innovative methods, tools, and technology and applies them to work tasks.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.
• Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. For example, shows a clear desire to learn and questions others to gain new knowledge. Deals appropriately with first-time or unusual problems; seeks relevant guidance and support. Learns from mistakes.

Azadea Group is an equal employment employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.