Associate Manager, Advanced Analytics

CWP´s Advanced Analytics area is responsible for delivering measurable and actionable value to Panama´s business functions (commercial, finance, operations, networks, etc..) through data and analytics-based enhancements. Those enhancements will be a mix of AI/ML models and operationalized strategies which allow the different areas to improve their decisions and actions.

To achieve this goal, the area needs to have top notch business analytics capabilities to guide Panama´s stakeholders in the operationalization and go to market of every model or solution that is implemented inside the advanced analytics area and needs to be deployed. To achieve this goal we are looking for strong strategic and financial thinker who has a very strong business background and is capable of understand, design and quantify the impact of designed solutions together with the business analytics AI lead.

The Business Analytics Associate Manager will use his business and knowledge to perform complex analysis to:

• Understand CWP´s main business pain points which can be addressed with analytics-based solutions and align key Panama stakeholders to define objectives, KPIs and go-to market plans. Including impact and required resources assessment
• Do financial impact assessment models for all the new models and operational enhancements led by the advanced analytics area
• Perform specific key analysis with guidance from any of the senior members of the area (i.e churn profiling of mobile prepaid in Panama)
• Construct dashboard and specific reports in order to evaluate the area´s return on investment and general business and specific models and actions

The ideal candidate will have a top-notch business and analytics skills with proven financial analysis expertise. Strong stakeholder management experience supporting business cases and financial results is a must. Key accountabilities will include:

• Identify value levers and operational requirements for business cases design and modelling
• Support the business analytics AI lead to prioritize advanced analytics´ efforts to ensure optimal ROI over available resources and manage those discussions with senior stakeholders in Panama and functions
• Track and analyse the resource allocations and spend in the area vs the value generated at an effort level

Education/ qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Fully proficient in English and Spanish

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience consulting, investment banking, private equity, start-ups with strong analytical mindsets or related industries
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
• Experience in working, setting up, or coordinating Agile setups
• Strong skills creating presentations and explaining complex concepts to C-Level stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, including expertise in using Agile oriented tools

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience programming in SQL, or Phyton
• Have the personal drive and ambition to progress within the organisation
• Highly flexible professional who can adapt to the Panama market context and needs
• Proved experience in designing error free and mid-complexity financial and operational models in excel
• An analytical, numerate mind able to present business cases with clarity
• Strong presentation skills which include: Construction of clear and impactful power point documents and general speaking and presentation skills to mid-level management
• Ability to quickly understand business objectives and drive commercial models accordingly
• Confident and credible influencer, able to command respect
• A dynamic, competitive edge to personal style with the ability to assist and sympathise with peers’ and other colleagues’ business circumstances and pressures

Additional plus qualifications (not exclusive):

• Telecom experience is a plus
• AI/ML management experience is a plus
• MBA or data management related masters is a plus