Mama Money is a growth stage fintech startup working to help migrant workers in South Africa send money home. Since 2015 we have been providing reliable remittances at a socially fair price to those that need it most.
We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to build and grow our Data function of our data intelligence analytics and engineering at Mama Money.
As our Lead Data Engineer you will:
Act as the central point for all queries related to our data and as a key business thought partner for all departments (sales marketing customer experience etc.)
Work alongside our Product and Development team to lead a crossfunctional data team (data analysts / data engineers) and build and deliver on the data roadmap in collaboration with all stakeholders
Build an AI first data strategy and implement that strategy
Understand the data and knowledge needs across the organisation and work towards fulfilling them. We want to be in a place where everyone has access to the data they need when they need it
Provide interesting data insights on our products performance focusing on all aspects from customer acquisition conversion retention commercial performance user experience etc
Develop scope and define backlog items that guide both your data team as well as present requests / guidance to the product and the Agile development team.
Solve datarelated problems make decisions and complete tradeoff analysis to stay on track towards business deliverable commitments.
Assess value analysis and dashboard development requirements and oversee the completion of tasks in regard to data analysis selfservice dashboards and data integrations.
Create and enforce policies for effective data management
Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy accuracy and legitimacy of data
Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects
Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards
Assist with reports and data extraction when needed
Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies upgrades etc.)
Ensure that the necessary elements are in place so that digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses
Troubleshoot datarelated problems and authorize maintenance or modifications
Evaluate data trends to enable decision making
Assist with creating a data driven culture
About you:
Deep understanding and experience with AI BI and Data Analysis methodologies.
Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection analysis distribution etc.)
Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies
Experience with one or more BI tools (Tableau Power BI Qlikview)
An analytical mindset with problemsolving skills
Ability to work with crossfunctional teams to deliver on a common goal.
Stakeholder management.
Interpersonal skills and developing relationships with team members.
Outstanding communication presentation and leadership skills.
Organizational and time management skills.
A love for customers and how they interact with our products and services
It would be a bonus if:
You have a technical background / extensive technical exposure.
Previously built and AI first data strategy and implemented it.
Why Mama:
At Mama Money the customers & communities we serve are at the heart of all that we do.
We bring our authentic selves to work where we are free to express our diverse identities while staying true to what we believe in and how we feel. Part of that means being able to have difficult conversations when necessary but always remembering to do so with trust respect and a positive mindset. Being open to receiving feedback and understanding how this helps us evolve and grow is essential to succeeding in our environment.
We are responsible for ourselves our behaviour our delivery and our output. Although we always aim to move things forward and get $hit done we start small taking it step by step and always looking for ways in which we can improve. We know from experience that when we work together towards a common goal we can achieve anything.
Mama Money is a special place because we care. We care about our customers we care about the people who work for us and we care about the impact our work has on the world. There are things that we dont care about too. Things like bureaucracy discrimination ego titles and silos. Were a friendly bunch who dont take ourselves too seriously but we do take our work and our customers hardearned money very seriously.
Mamas values:
1. Customer & Community
2. Brave & Authentic
Mindset
4. ResponsibleMindset
5. Togetherness
NB: Applications only open to candidates in Cape Town or candidates who are actively looking to relocate at their own expense.
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