Senior Data Analyst at olx

About OLX  OLX is one of the world’s leading online marketplaces, connecting people locally to buy, sell, and exchange goods and services. Our mission is to shape the future of trade to unlock the hidden value in everything. We’re a team of 5,000 ambitious, curious people building classifieds marketplaces that are used by over 330 million people every month to buy and sell almost anything, from cars and homes to iPhones. 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!   OLX will process your personal data to assess your fit for the applied position. You may optionally consent to store your data for up to 12 months after the application process for consideration in future OLX roles. For more details on how your application data will be processed please check our Privacy Statement. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.