Senior Data Analyst

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property24.

Join OLX and see how far you can go.   Role description   We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to work on vast data sets, create innovative tools and deliver in-depth analysis to help make vital decisions based on data within the Analytics, Monetisation and Pricing team in OLX. 

What you'll be doing

Pricing Strategy & Analysis

• Design and implement dynamic pricing models for marketplace services, premium features and free listing tiers

• Conduct price elasticity analysis and develop optimal pricing strategies across different markets

• Plan A/B testing initiatives for pricing experiments and analyze results to drive revenue optimization

• Monitor competitive pricing landscape and provide strategic recommendations

Economic modelling & forecasting

• Help building econometric and/or ML models to forecast marketplace trends, user behavior, and revenue impacts

• Perform market analysis to identify growth opportunities and potential risks

• Develop scenario planning models for strategic decision-making

• Create economic frameworks to evaluate new product launches and market entries

Data-Driven Insights

• Provide economic analysis on marketplace dynamics, supply-demand balance, and network effects

• Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards for pricing and performance tracking

• Translate complex economic analysis into actionable business recommendations for non-technical audiences

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Finance, and Category teams to align pricing and monetization strategies

• Present findings and recommendations independently to senior leadership 

• Support strategic planning processes with economic insights and modeling

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team capability building

Who we're looking for:

Essential Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Economics, Econometrics, Marketing, or related quantitative field

• 5+ years of experience in economic or business analysis, pricing strategy, or data science roles

• Strong proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, Stata) and SQL a must

• Experience with marketplace, platform or e-commerce business models preferred

• Solid understanding of microeconomic principles, particularly pricing theory and market dynamics

• Experience with experimental design and causal inference methods

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of econometric modeling and statistical analysis

• Experience with machine learning techniques for pricing and forecasting

• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Experience with A/B testing frameworks and statistical significance testing

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams

• Strategic thinking with attention to detail

• Fluency in English

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join the European Pricing team within one of the most influential classifieds platforms globally.

• A high-caliber, international team with strong collaboration and learning culture.

• Career opportunities across OLX Group and Prosus, a global player in online marketplaces

• A fun, informal work environment, smart colleagues, and real room to grow.

• Permanent employment contract with a competitive salary, and an annual bonus + benefits

• Training and a conference budget, and free access to Udemy courses

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