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hirehangar

Lead Data Analyst

Cape Town, ZA remote full time senior 27d ago

About this role

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career. LEAD DATA ANALYST – DRIVING STRATEGY THROUGH DATA Location: Remote Are you a data-driven leader who thrives on turning insights into action? We’re seeking a Lead Data Analyst to guide our data analytics practice and deliver high-impact insights that fuel strategic growth across the business. As a senior member of the Analytics team, you’ll not only dive deep into datasets but also shape our overall data strategy. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams—from marketing to product to operations—to uncover trends, forecast outcomes, and influence decision-making at the highest level. You’ll also mentor and coach a team of analysts to help them grow their technical and business acumen. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and execution of analytical frameworks to support business goals - Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into data projects - Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and advanced analytics models - Mentor junior analysts and ensure high standards in data quality and storytelling - Recommend process improvements based on data-driven insights - Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and best practices Qualifications: - 3+ years of experience in a data analysis or business intelligence role - Strong command of SQL and Python/R for analysis and modeling - Hands-on experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker - Proven track record of leading projects and teams - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders Tools & Technology - Python, SQL, or Scala - Apache Airflow, dbt, or equivalent pipeline orchestration tools - Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift - AWS, GCP, or Azure - Kafka or Spark (advantageous) - Google Workspace - Slack, Zoom, Jira, and other remote collaboration tools Please NOTE It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.
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