459 Platform Analytics Specialist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What You'll Be Doing
As a Specialist for Data Analytics, supporting the Internal Audit Department, you will be responsible for building the continuous monitoring as well as working with the relevant internal audit team members to define and generate the analytics best needed for the planned audits. You will also present and support analytics results and conclusions to audit clients when needed.

You will be reporting to the engagement in-charge on assigned engagements with a direct reporting line to the Vice President - Internal Audit.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Review the current data analytics, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to map out our existing technical capabilities.
• Identify gaps and develop a future-state vision for Internal Audit's continuous monitoring program, recommending specific data analytics platforms, visualization tools, and data infrastructure improvements.
• Work with the audit team and business leaders to translate their requirements into technical specifications for new reports and automated alerts.
• Partner closely with IT, business, risk, and compliance teams to gain access to data sources and create a unified, cross-functional monitoring process.
• Lead the adoption and technical configuration of internal audit's primary data analytics tool, ensuring it is optimized for performance and usability.
• Provide technical training and hands-on support to the audit team, empowering them to leverage data tools and interpret analytical outputs effectively.
• Develop a clear roadmap for building and enhancing the continuous monitoring program, presenting the business case for technology and resource investments.
• Work closely with the IA team and key stakeholders and define key exception reports and continuous monitoring methods to ensure real time reporting for key risk indicators.
• Work closely with first and second lines of defence in the business to ensure that exception and continuous monitoring reports are aligned and establish combined assurance process.
• Data extraction and preparation for internal audit.
• Establish a framework for data extraction for the audit team in an autonomous
• Write and execute complex SQL queries and Python scripts to extract large, diverse datasets from primary sources, including ERPs (SAP, Oracle), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and on-premise databases.
• Design, build, and maintain automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to ensure the timely and reliable flow of data from source systems into our analytics environment.
• Utilize Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy) to perform critical data preparation tasks.
• Handle missing values, correcting data types, and removing duplicates.
• Standardize formats across different data sources.
• Join, merge, and aggregate disparate datasets to create unified views for analysis.
• Implement data validation checks and quality assurance scripts to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the data used for monitoring.
• Apply analytical techniques to the prepared data to develop key risk indicators, exception reports, and dashboards that provide real-time insights.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• You have 5 to 7 years of experience in design and application of advanced data analytics techniques, with at least 3 years working with internal audit or internal controls teams.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, management information systems or STEM. An advanced degree in analytics (i.e. MS Business Analytics, Masters Data Analytics, Masters Information & Data Science) is a plus.
• You preferably hold professional certifications such as ACL Certified Data Analyst (ACDA), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), CompTIA Data+.
• You have experience working Looker, BigQuery, and SQL and data visualization tools (e.g Tableau, Power BI).
• You are a continuous learner who is attentive to details, curious, proactive and self-directed, and an excellent problem solver and communicator.

What We Can Offer You
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

The role of a Junior Data Engineer involves leveraging data analytics and mining skills to shape the future of marketing technology. Our team is interested in understanding technology adoption patterns, respecting visitors' data, and utilizing open-source tools in marketing.

• Utilize advanced data analytics to drive growth in product adoption and market penetration
• Focus on quantitative and qualitative data analysis to uncover insights and meaningful business outcomes
• Design and conduct experiments with data visualization to gain insights into target audiences
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to improve the data and tool ecosystem

• A background in data science, mathematics, actuarial science, or engineering is essential
• Knowledge in advanced statistics, data sciences, coding/scripting languages (Python, JavaScript), and databases (SQL) is required
• Strong skills in data analytics and visualization (Looker Studio, Tableau, Apache Superset) are necessary

• Remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunity to travel and meet colleagues at company events

The Business Applications Support professional plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of banking systems. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement complex data analytics solutions utilizing Oracle SQL.

Effective data validation and compliance are essential aspects of this position, requiring meticulous support for banking regulations such as Basel III, FATCA, AML, KYC, and local central bank requirements. Ensuring data traceability and audit readiness is crucial in maintaining the integrity of banking operations.

Key responsibilities include system implementation and integration, working closely with wealth banking systems like Prospero and Avaloq, as well as reporting platforms. Participating in UAT, SIT, and regression testing ensures the smooth operation of these systems.

• Strong domain knowledge of retail, corporate, and digital banking products and services
• Familiarity with banking regulations and financial reporting standards
• Technical skills in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, data modeling, ETL processes, and reporting tools like OBIEE
• Business analysis skills, including creating BRDs, FSDs, use cases, and process flows

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of experience in IT/business analysis within the banking sector. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

A successful candidate will possess an agile and adaptive approach to problem-solving, with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills. Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies is desirable.

• About the Role:
• As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for bringing data analytics and data mining skills to help us understand and shape the future of marketing technology.
• You will collaborate with various stakeholder teams to improve the data and tool ecosystem.
• You will put in place and maintain systems to ensure teams across the company have self-service access to data dashboards.

• Main Responsibilities:
• You will utilize advanced data analytics to grow product adoption and market penetration.
• You will focus on quantitative and qualitative data analytics to find insights and meaningful business outcomes.
• You will design and conduct experiments with data, visualisation and insights into target audiences.

• Requirements:
• A background in data science, mathematics, actuarial science or engineering is required.
• Knowledge in advanced statistics, data sciences, coding/scripting languages (Python, JS) and databases (SQL) is essential.
• A strength in data analytics and visualisation (Looker Studio, Tableau, Apache Superset) is also required.

• What We Offer:
• A fully remote working environment.
• A personal learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental Leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• The opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'.

• About Us:
• We are a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source.
• We are changing the world on a daily basis by publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects.

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will play a key role in driving business growth and customer adoption through advanced data analytics. You will utilise your technical expertise to design and implement data solutions that provide actionable insights, informing strategic decisions across the organisation.

We are seeking a skilled Data Analytics Specialist to analyze technology adoption patterns and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data science, mathematics, and engineering.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments with data visualization and insights into our target audiences. They will also collaborate with stakeholder teams to improve the data and tool ecosystem.

• Analyze data to identify trends and patterns
• Design and conduct experiments to drive business growth
• Develop and maintain systems for self-service access to data dashboards

• Background in data science, mathematics, or engineering
• Knowledge of advanced statistics and data sciences
• Expertise in data analytics and visualization tools

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects
• Collaborative team environment
• Professional development opportunities

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply data-driven insights to drive business growth. If you are passionate about data analysis and driven by results, we encourage you to apply.

Grow Your Career as a Data Analytics Specialist

• Utilize data analytics to drive business growth and expansion
• Focus on quantitative and qualitative data analysis to find insights and meaningful business outcomes
• Design and conduct experiments with data, visualisation and insights into target audiences
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to improve the data ecosystem
• Implement self-service data dashboards for teams across the organisation

The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and its application in marketing. You will prefer to work in an environment that prioritises ownership of campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity and continuous improvement.

As a data analytics specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the analysis of ecological and biological datasets. With 1+ years of experience in data analysis, R/Python skills, and expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization, you will work on handling, cleaning, and organizing large datasets for statistical analysis.

• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of ecological and biological datasets to inform conservation strategies
• Develop and implement complex statistical models using R and Python to identify trends and patterns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate statistical insights into conservation initiatives
• Stay up-to-date with emerging tools and methodologies in data science and conservation technology

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, effective communication skills, and a collaborative team player attitude are essential for this role.

Benefits: This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of conservation.

Define project scope objectives and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage project timelines to ensure timely delivery.
Lead cross-functional teams including data analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure projects are completed within financial constraints.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans, reports, and post-project evaluations.

Data Specific Responsibilities:
Data Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement data strategies aligned with organizational goals and data governance policies.
Data Quality Assurance: Ensure data quality through profiling, cleansing, validation, and implementing quality control measures.
Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure data projects comply with data protection regulations and security protocols.
Data Architecture & Modeling: Collaborate with data architects and modelers to design efficient data structures and models.
Data Integration: Oversee the integration of data from various sources, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Metadata Management: Maintain comprehensive metadata documentation to enhance data understanding and usability.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

About Virtusa: Add the Middle East to your global professional experience and have the opportunity to work on some of the leading Digital Transformation programs. Virtusa is one of the fastest growing IT Services companies in the Middle East with a growing client base in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, & Oman, and we work with the leading Banking and Financial Services, Travel, Telecom, and Enterprises firms in the region. We have partnered with our clients to win awards from Gartner, IDC, WfMC, and other analysts for the work that we have delivered to our clients in the region. Why would you not like to be part of this exciting and award-winning team? Don't listen to us, listen to our customers & quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 30,000 people globally that cares about your growth, one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities, and work with state-of-the-art technologies throughout your career with us.