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Job description / Role
Do you want to help build a world-class institution from the region, experience the thrill of being part of a high-growth technology company, and improve people's lives?
There is only one way to build an awesome institution: to attract exceptionally talented people who are aligned with the mission of the organisation and make them partners in success. At Careem, our mission is to simplify & improve the lives of people, initially through solutions that make transportation in the region reliable, and over time, through disruptions in payments and logistics. In the process, we want to build an organisation that inspires and becomes a world-class institution from the region.
Founded in 2012 by former entrepreneurs and McKinsey alums, Careem is the MENA region leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in over 50 cities across 11 countries and host over 6million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018. Read more about us here and here.
Careem is looking for a rockstar Business Analyst for Emerging Markets (markets in Levant, GCC, and North Africa).
The purpose of the Business Analyst role is to support the Emerging Markets in making data universally accessible and drive business decisions based on thorough analysis. You will be accountable for providing strategic insights and solutions to decision-makers based on data analytics. This role will work closely together with the Operations and Marketing Managers - Emerging Markets, General Managers, Country Operations and Marketing Managers, Supply Managers and the rest of the Emerging Markets Team, providing insights and solutions to various business issues with the help of SQL querying .
Key responsibilities include:
- Act as the first point of call for colleagues with business intelligence/data queries, liaising various teams and departments on a daily basis
- Develop and implement effective reporting and assessment tools to minimize risk and proactively identify problem areas
- Produce and distribute reports and dashboards to relevant internal parties analyzing data and highlighting key areas of interest
- Report on various business issues to relevant stakeholders providing appropriate analysis and commentaries for both technical and non-technical people
- Work collaboratively with interdepartmental colleagues in order to maximize potential of fleet, supply, demand, and marketing strategies
Requirements
- SQL querying knowledge and experience
- 2 to 3 years work experience
- Must have good communication skills within a multi-cultural working environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and passionate to work with large sets of data
- Must be process orientated and a logical thinker with a good attention to detail
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience with Data/Event Analytics and/or Data Illustration tools would be desirable
- Good technical proficiency, literacy skills, and a competent computer user
- Experience working within the technology industry/start-up environment is highly desirable
- Educated to BS/MS level (or equivalent) within a subject relevant to the position
Benefits
We offer an attractive total compensation package, with emphasis on equity compensation, excellent health benefits, and monthly, Careem credits. You will have a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company on the ground floor and shape its direction.
About the Company
We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem
Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.