Python Job: Strategy Analyst

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Analytical Skills

Data-analysis

Python

OLX Group is the world’s fastest-growing network of trading platforms, serving 300 million people every month and operating in 30+ countries across 5 continents. We shape the future of trade to unlock the hidden value in everything. We help people buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and much more. With more than 20 well-loved local brands including Avito, OLX, Otomoto, and Property24, our solutions are built to be safe, smart, and convenient for our customers. We are powered by a diverse workforce of 10,000+ talented individuals, together building an inclusive culture around the world. We have the strong financial and operational backing of Prosus, one of the largest consumer internet groups in the world. For more information, visit www.olxgroup.com.

Your opportunity

The Strategy team, embedded in the Motors Data and Strategy team and operating at the EU regional level, is responsible for defining the future of Trust and Transparency in the Motors (Standvirtual.com, Autovit.ro, Otomoto.pl) ecosystem. As a Strategy Analyst, you engage with Product Managers, Researchers, Designers, and Market teams to identify main barriers to Trust in the second-hand car market, and you collaborate with other analysts and data scientists to explore and prototype innovative solutions to these problems, using data as your main asset. You are a top performer with a curious mindset and a strong business sense, you have outstanding analytical skills, and are able to critically think through strategic issues.

What responsibilities will you get when working with us?

• Support the ideation, execution, and monitoring of the Transparency Strategy
• Analyze data to develop insights regarding customer behavior and pain points
• Research competitors and international players, monitoring transparency trends and solutions
• Explore and evaluate external data sources, assessing value and potential applications of the data
• Collaborate in data acquisition efforts
• Develop prototypes of data products and features aimed at increasing trust and transparency

• Preferably 2 to 4 years in a similar role
• Outstanding analytical skills paired with a profound business sense
• Proven experience in working with large, multisource data sets and using analytics to drive business and product decisions and strategy
• Ability to develop hypotheses and interpret data within the context of the business, distill data into actionable recommendations, and dig into the “why” behind the “what”
• Advanced SQL and Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Python, or desire to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to explain complex concepts in a simple manner, paired with storytelling and data visualization skills
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Curious by nature - you don’t need to know it all, but are keen to explore and learn
• Ability to think outside the box, looking for innovative solutions to complex problems
  

• Knowledge of Polish, Romanian, or Portuguese is a plus
• Experience with ecommerce, classifieds, and/or motors is a plus

• A unique opportunity to become a part of a winning team and rapidly growing business that really makes a difference in the daily lives of millions of users
• Tons of interesting data that might lay the groundwork for the new upcoming products/trends and access to the latest tools and technologies (Tableau, AWS)
• A diverse and rich environment with plenty of growth and learning opportunities
• A chance to work with committed, dynamic colleagues in a multinational environment
• Flat hierarchies and a high degree of autonomy as OLX believes in empowering people
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• A fun and informal environment, where getting things done is much more important than rules and hierarchies