closed vacancy Senior Data Analyst - remote

Namaste Technologies
Posted 4 years ago
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WHO WE ARE

With headquarters in Toronto, ON, and people around the globe, Namaste Technologies is a leading online platform for cannabis products, accessories, and responsible education. The company’s ‘everything cannabis store’, CannMart.com, provides customers with a diverse selection of hand-picked products from a multitude of federally-licensed cultivators, all on one convenient site. Namaste’s global technology and continuous innovation address local needs in a burgeoning cannabis industry requiring smart solutions.

Namaste Technologies began as an international cannabis eCommerce company operating in 20 countries. We have years of data collected on legal cannabis users and by combining machine learning technology with telemedicine apps, we leverage this data to provide our customers with a world-class cannabis purchasing experience. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our team. You will be partnering with our product managers to assess strategic initiatives, develop actionable insights and drive operational analytics. 

As our business is constantly trying to delight its customers, data takes a crucial place. By leveraging all the knowledge we collect about our customers’journeys, we can make informed decisions on the future of our products. Examples of questions to answer are “What is the conversion rate of this specific step?”or “What is the impact of an A/B Test segment on the Average Order Value?”. Helping all the departments (Finance, Marketing...) understand and use data is also of prime importance.

Candidates are expected to be highly analytical, self-directed and excellent communicators. Ideal candidates have a proven track record of cross-functional project management and extensive analytics experience. We are a data-driven organization so previous experience with query and scripting languages such as SQL and Python or a strong desire to learn these skills is preferred. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and focus on generating results while exhibiting the highest personal and professional integrity and ethics.

In addition to intellectual curiosity and aptitude, we look for candidates who are excited by technology, either from a professional or personal background. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Provide strategic ad-hoc analysis to engineering teams, senior leaders, and FP&A. Report and iterate on key operational and financial metrics.
  • Collaborate with our Engineering squads to create dashboards presenting KPIs for our products and our business activities.
  • Minimum of three years in an analytical role
  • Ability to present to and context switch between peer groups and senior-level management.
  • Ability to independently explore and analyze high volume datasets.
  • Experience with data transformation processes, using Python.
  • Working experience with our visualization tool, Tableau.
  • Experience with data storytelling.
  • Degree in accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering/computer science, or other relevant fields that demonstrates quantitative competence.