2016-10-23



Job Description

Responsible for managing the on-time execution of all analytical projects and deliverables in support of the cross-functional development of Advanced Analytics. This includes development of the framework, strategy, and execution of annual plans of the Advanced Analytics team as well as systematic reporting on status and results to ExCo.
Advanced Analytics is a discipline that deals with the application of advanced analytical methods to help make better business decisions through prediction and optimisation of business outcomes, employing techniques such as stochastic(Monte Carlo)/mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and mathematical optimisation.
In summary, role would entail corporate-wide, cross-functional, accountability for development of descriptive (e.g. behavioural segmentation, lifetime value model, social network analysis), predictive (e.g. Churn Prediction model, Next Best offer model, Market Basket analysis), and optimization (e.g. network optimization, campaign optimization, workforce optimization) models to leverage existing information assets for ROI maximization as well as enhance revenue generation and operational efficiency.
In addition, role would entail working virtually with key Consumer and Enterprise business owners to identify their advanced analysis needs to facilitate data driven decision making within the organization. Ultimate goal is to identify analytical datasets and advanced analysis methodologies using subject matter knowledge in both statistics/mathematics as well as business economics to propose and execute decision making models critical to achieving Consumer and Enterprise targets.
This role would entail effective and efficient communication and coordination with executive and senior management (VP, EVP and CXO level) in order to communicate business insight, drive decision making, and understand/validate requirements.

Skills

Minimum Experience:
 At least 7 years of experience in Advanced Analytics domain
 Proven track record of solving challenging problems by applying Advanced Analytics
 Expert analytical thinking and thought leadership
 Experience with large data sets and knowledge of both structured and unstructured data
 Ability to communicate analytical findings to senior management
 Passion for data and innovation

Minimum Education:
 Degree in data mining, machine learning, statistics, economics or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills:
 Advanced statistics proficiency using SAS/JMP, SPSS, STATA, Mathematica, Splus, R, MATLAB, Python, Scala, Clojure
 Advanced modelling and numerical methods proficiency using SAS, CPLEX, AMPL, AIMMS, GAMS, MATLAB, R, Python, Scala, Clojure, Weka, Knime, or RapidMiner
 Advanced modelling, simulation, proficiency using AnyLogic, Arena, Repast or NetLogo
 Skilled in structured databases and unstructured databases (including Big Data)
 Knowledge of visualization tools D3, Processing, or GGobi would be a plus

Job Details

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company Industry:

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Company Type:

Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role:

Other

Employment Status:

Full time

Employment Type:

Employee

Monthly Salary Range:

Unspecified

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Ref.:

JB3580371

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:

Management

Years of Experience:

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Residence Location:

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