• Expertise in the data space both on a strategic and operational level in Consumer Tech, ideally in a marketplace, e-commerce or affiliate setting
• Extensive experience with data science and AI
• Track record in using data to drive significant improvements in business KPIs with a particular emphasis on user growth, user engagement, and monetization
• Good understanding of advanced segmentation techniques, consumer behavior and personalisation techniques
• Proven record of partnering with the business to solve complex business problems leveraging data and your strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, able to story tell effectively through data and adjust your communication style to non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experienced in SQL, Excel, Python, etc
• Deep understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and predictive modelling. Previous experience in search and recommendations
• Strong proficiency in data management, data warehousing, and ETL processes
• Previous experience with product analytics and tracking tools (e.g. Amplitude, Google), experimentation tools (e.g. Amplitude), and visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau)

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Director of Data to join our team. As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you’ll report to the Chief Product Officer and be responsible for our data strategy and execution across data science, insights, analytics engineering and market research
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the analytics engineering, insights, data science, and market research teams
• Collaborate with the Executive Team and the SLT to align data initiatives with Blue Light Card’s goals and objectives. This will involve working together with marketing, commercial, product development, and customer experience teams
• Set up the operational model for data management, both within the team as well as in partnership with other areas of the organization
• Champion and support the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. Ensure that our data is accurate, reliable and compliant
• Guide and support the data science team in the development and deployment of predictive models, machine learning algorithms and integration of new GenAI solutions
• In partnership with the business, spearhead the creation of actionable insights and reports to support strategic decision-making across the organization both from a quantitative and qualitative standpoint
• Guide the team to develop personalised user experiences through data. This includes leveraging user data for tailored product offerings, content curation, and recommendation systems
• Evangelise and champion internally, new trends and emerging technologies in the data space
• Hire, coach, nurture, develop and manage a growing team embracing our culture and values

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