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Effective Business Decisions Using Data Analysis

ID 257

Course: Effective Business Decisions Using Data Analysis

This interactive, applications-driven 5-day course will highlight the added value that data analytics can offer a professional as a decision support tool in management decision making. It will show the use of data analytics to support strategic initiatives; to inform on policy information; and to direct operational decision making. The course will emphasize applications of data analytics in management practice; focus on the valid interpretation of data analytics findings; and create a clearer understanding of how to integrate quantitative reasoning into management decision making. Exposure to the discipline of data analytics will ultimately promote greater confidence in the use of evidence-based information to support management decision making.

• Discussions on applications of data analytics in management
• The importance of data in data analytics
• Applying data analytical methods through worked examples
• Focusing on management interpretation of statistical evidence
• How to integrate statistical thinking into the work domain

• Explain the scope and structure of data analytics.
• Apply a cross-section of useful data analytics.
• Interpret meaningfully and critically assess statistical evidence.
• Identify relevant applications of data analytics in practice.

• Professionals in management support roles
• Analysts who typically encounter data/analytical information regularly in their work environment
• Those who seek to derive greater decision-making value from data analytics

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exposure to data analytics techniques using Microsoft Excel. Delegates are strongly encouraged to bring and analyse data from their own work domain. This adds greater relevancy to the content. Emphasis is also placed on the valid interpretation of statistical evidence in a management context.

• Day One: Setting the Statistical Scene in Management
  • Introduction; The quantitative landscape in management
  • Thinking statistically about applications in management (identifying KPIs)
  • The integrative elements of data analytics
  • Data: The raw material of data analytics (types, quality, and data preparation)
  • Exploratory data analysis using Excel (pivot tables)
  • Using summary tables and visual displays to profile sample data
• Day Two: Evidence-based Observational Decision Making
  • Numeric descriptors to profile numeric sample data
  • Central and non-central location measures
  • Quantifying dispersion in sample data
  • Examine the distribution of numeric measures (skewness and bimodal)
  • Exploring relationships between numeric descriptors
  • Breakdown analysis of numeric measures
• Day Three: Statistical Decision Making – Drawing Inferences from Sample Data
  • The foundations of statistical inference
  • Quantifying uncertainty in data – the normal probability distribution
  • The importance of sampling in inferential analysis
  • Sampling methods (random-based sampling techniques)
  • Understanding the sampling distribution concept
  • Confidence interval estimation
• Day Four: Statistical Decision Making – Drawing Inferences from Hypotheses Testing
  • The rationale of hypotheses testing
  • The hypothesis testing process and types of errors
  • Single population tests (tests for a single mean)
  • Two independent population tests of means
  • Matched pairs test scenarios
  • Comparing means across multiple populations
• Day Five: Predictive Decision Making - Statistical Modeling and Data Mining
  • Exploiting statistical relationships to build prediction-based models
  • Model building using regression analysis
  • Model building process – the rationale and evaluation of regression models
  • Data mining overview – its evolution
  • Descriptive data mining – applications in management
  • Predictive (goal-directed) data mining – management applications

Overview

Job Title: Business Data Analyst (Banking) - Digital Transformation

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1 year, renewable)

Location: On-site, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Business Data Analyst at the forefront of digital transformation within a leading UAE bank. In this pivotal role, you will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, applying deep analytical expertise to drive insights, optimize processes, and elevate customer journeys across key digital banking initiatives. Embrace an asynchronous work culture that values exceptional written communication and proactive problem-solving.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for new features and system changes within core banking functions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
• Design and execute test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution validation.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets, generating actionable insights and KPI reports with Power BI.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline.
• 5-9 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech.
• High proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization.
• Proven experience working with core-banking systems and exposure to digital transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.

Marketing Analyst - LiveOps

Are you looking for an exciting challenge in the digital marketing field? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented Marketing Analyst to join our remote team. In this role, you will have the chance to collaborate with our Product, Game Design, and Production teams, contributing end-to-end to the development and implementation of engagement, retention, and monetization strategies in our games.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Analyzing and reporting results related to our games, identifying opportunities to improve key monetization and engagement KPIs;
- Working with the Product, Game Design, and Production teams to develop and implement engagement, retention, and monetization strategies for our games;
- Creating and managing events in Google and Apple stores for our main games, coordinating LiveOps calendars with Game Directors and the Art team;
- Creating, operating, and optimizing promotions and discounts in our games;
- Proposing and running A/B tests, supported by prediction models and user segmentation in the games;
- AdMonetization: Optimizing eCPM and ad strategies through A/B testing;
- Maintaining relationships with strategic partners and keeping up with market trends.

Analista de Marketing - Liveops

Você está procurando um desafio empolgante na área de marketing digital? Nós temos a oportunidade perfeita para você! Estamos em busca de um talentoso Analista de Marketing para se juntar à nossa equipe remota.Nesta posição, você terá a chance de trabalhar em conjunto com nossos times de Produto, Game Design e Produção, contribuindo de ponta a ponta com o desenvolvimento e implementação de estratégias de engajamento, retenção e monetização em nossos jogos.

Suas principais responsabilidades incluirão:

- Analisar e reportar resultados referentes aos nossos jogos, buscando por oportunidades de melhorias nos principais KPIs de monetização e engajamento;
- Trabalhar com o time de Produto, Game Design e Produção para desenvolver e implementar as estratégias de engajamento, retenção e monetização nos nossos jogos;
- Criar e gerenciar eventos dentro das lojas Google e Apple para os principais jogos, coordenando calendários de LiveOps com Game Directors e Arte;
- Criar, operar e otimizar promoções e descontos nos nossos jogos;
- Propor e operar testes A/B, suportado por modelos de predição e segmentação de usuários nos jogos;
- AdMonetization: Otimização de eCPM e estratégia de anúncios através de testes A/B.
- Manter relacionamento com parceiros estratégicos, acompanhando novidades do mercado.

The Data & Research Analyst is expected to develop and maintain data models that support informed, strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will proactively identify opportunities to streamline and enhance both internal and external reporting processes. A solid grasp of regulatory and reporting requirements is essential, along with proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. An in-depth understanding of key performance indicators and their impact on event and business performance is critical to success in this role. The role requires a strong understanding of, and the ability to effectively coordinate across, all DP World Group divisions—including Ports and Terminals, Maritime Services, Logistics, and Digital Technology—to support event logistics initiatives

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide analytical support and insights across Event Logistics operations, sales and marketing functions
• Monitor and communicate KPIs, collaborating with relevant teams to drive continuous improvement
• Generate daily and monthly reports, including operational summaries, sales dashboards, yield performance, and event-specific logistics reports
• Develop and maintain efficient reporting systems to deliver timely, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making in event planning and execution
• Apply project management principles to support operational improvements, enhance logistical efficiency, and identify opportunities for cost savings within event delivery
• Actively contribute to business and logistics meetings, offering insights and data-driven recommendations to enhance event performance
• Present ad hoc reports as and when required

Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behavioursin harmony withDP World’s Founder’s Principles, valuesand culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies

Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

7 to 8 years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Science / Data Analysis

A Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in IT / Computer Science or related field

Programming languages : Well-versed and proven experience with programming languages like Python, SQL, Spark.

Statistics & Mathematics : Strong understanding of probability, statistical tests, and hypothesis testing.

Databases : Strong understanding of Delta/Data Lake or SQL Database

Cloud / Platform – Experience on Azure Cloud and Databricks is must.

Required Skills – Experience on Web Scraping, Rest APIs, LLMs, RAG applications and Agent Framework

Data visualization : Experienced with visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau, Power BI, or Plotly.

Proven experience in eliciting requirements and governing the project lifecycle

Experience in analysing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools

Basic knowledge in generating process documentation

Strong written and verbal communication

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Overview

2026 | EMEA | Dubai | Global Investment Research, Equity Research | New Analyst

About the program

Our New Analyst Program is a full-time program for final year undergraduate and graduate students. As a new analyst, you will learn about our businesses, develop important relationships, and build career-enhancing skills.

As a participant, you will:

• Learn about the firm and how we do business
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support our businesses
• Have unlimited access to the training and guidance to help you prepare for the next level
• Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm
• Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to up to 4 separate business / location combinations in any given recruiting year. Any additional application will be auto withdrawn. In order to apply to an additional opportunity, you must withdraw a current application that has not been turned down.
• A single applicant should not create multiple email addresses to apply to additional opportunities

We are a global team that provides fundamental research on companies and economies, as well as industries, currencies and commodities. Our research analysts are surrounded by dedicated software engineers, data scientists, content designers, and supervisory and operational services teams.

• Job Category Analyst
• Locations Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Areas of the Firm Global Investment Research Division

Benefits

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

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About the program

Our New Analyst Program is a full-time program for final year undergraduate and graduate students. As a new analyst, you will learn about our businesses, develop important relationships, and build career-enhancing skills.

As a participant, you will:

• Learn about the firm and how we do business
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support our businesses
• Have unlimited access to the training and guidance to help you prepare for the next level
• Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm

Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to up to 4 separate business/location combinations in any given recruiting year. Any additional application will be auto withdrawn. In order to apply to an additional opportunity, you must withdraw a current application that has not been turned down.

We are a global team that provides fundamental research on companies and economies, as well as industries, currencies, and commodities. Our research analysts are surrounded by dedicated software engineers, data scientists, content designers, and supervisory and operational services teams.

• Job Category: Analyst
• Locations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Areas of the Firm: Global Investment Research Division

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program.

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees, we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave.

Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.