Business Analyst (Dubai based)

Media.net; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ad tech company is seeking a Data & Spam Analyst to join their AdTech team in Dubai. The role involves analyzing large datasets, monitoring ad traffic for potential fraud, and ensuring accurate business reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, strong proficiency in SQL and Excel, and the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent benefits are offered, including flexible work hours, medical insurance, and a fun work environment.

Benefits

Great medical and life insurance

Catered meals

Flexible work hours

Concierge desk

Snacks available

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Data Analytics or Spam/Fraud Analysis.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets and deliver insights.
• Experience with fraud/spam detection methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage business reporting and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Detect anomalies and fraudulent activity in ad traffic.
• Deliver ad-hoc reports and presentations for business needs.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Excel for reporting

Python for automation

Data visualization with BI tools

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Media.net is a leading global ad tech company, building innovative products and solutions for advertisers and publishers. Media.net creates the most transparent and efficient path for ad budgets to become publisher revenue, while delivering meaningful value to advertisers, publishers, app developers, and end users across the open web.

We are one of the world’s largest independent contextual advertising businesses, with one of the industry’s most comprehensive advertising technology portfolios. Media.net powers major publishers and ad-tech platforms across formats, including display, video, mobile, native, search, and local. Our platform manages high-quality ad supply across 500,000+ websites and is licensed by the biggest publishers, ad networks, and technology partners worldwide.

Beyond our core advertising business, Media.net also operates at scale in performance-driven consumer acquisition, app development and distribution, and strategic technology investments. These efforts are supported by one of the world’s largest independent software development engines, enabling us to innovate rapidly and build products used across global markets.

Media.net is home to 1,300+ employees, with key operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our US headquarters is in New York, and our global headquarters is in Dubai. Across 50+ demand partners, 21K+ publishers, and a growing portfolio of products and services, we take great pride in driving trusted, transparent, and scalable results.

About the Role

We are looking for a Data & Spam Analyst to join our growing AdTech team. This hybrid role combines data driven analysis with spam/fraud detection to ensure both accurate business reporting and a secure advertising ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be adept at analyzing large datasets, delivering actionable insights, and proactively identifying fraudulent or spammy activities that can impact performance and revenue integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Data Analytics

• Manage business reporting for multiple teams and consistently monitor performance against KPIs.
• Verify the integrity and accuracy of revenue reporting across systems.
• Track and analyze critical data points influencing core business activities, escalating insights to stakeholders when necessary.
• Deliver ad-hoc reports and presentations for urgent business needs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly reporting processes as per business requirements to drive operational excellence.

Spam & Fraud Analysis

• Monitor ad traffic, user behavior, and system logs to detect anomalies, fraudulent activity, and spam patterns.
• Investigate suspicious activity, including invalid clicks, bot traffic, ad stacking, cloaking, and impression fraud.
• Develop and refine rules, filters, and detection mechanisms to mitigate fraud and protect advertising integrity.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and engineering teams to strengthen spam/fraud detection systems.
• Document fraud/spam cases with clear evidence, providing insights to prevent recurrence and improve platform trust.
• Stay up to date with emerging spam and fraud trends in the AdTech ecosystem, recommending proactive defense strategies.

Technical Skills

Required

• Proficiency in SQL and Excel for querying, reporting, and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with Python for automation, anomaly detection, and data processing.
• Skilled in creating dashboards and visualizations using BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.).
• Strong understanding of ETL processes and ability to manage master data across multiple sources.
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to analyze numbers, spot patterns, and identify anomalies.

Good to Have

• Experience with statistical and analytical tools (SAS, SPSS, R).
• Knowledge of fraud/spam detection methodologies in digital advertising.
• Familiarity with big data tools (Hive, Spark, Presto).
• Understanding of advertising platforms (Google Ads, DSPs, SSPs, Exchanges).
• Exposure to machine learning models for fraud detection is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills to present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced AdTech environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with an investigative mindset and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product, finance, engineering, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related field. (BE, BSc (IT), BCA, MCA, BSc(CS))
• 3–5 years of experience in Data Analytics, Spam/Fraud Analysis, or related roles within AdTech, digital marketing, or internet technology companies.
• Proven ability to work with large datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience in fraud/spam detection or risk analytics is highly preferred.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect data insights to revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact team safeguarding advertising integrity while driving business growth.
• Work at the intersection of data analytics, fraud prevention, and AdTech innovation.
• Opportunity to develop advanced skills in spam/fraud detection frameworks and data-driven business strategy.

At Media.Net people love their jobs, and not just because we offer the most competitive salaries in the industry. Our excellent benefits include everything from great medical and life insurance to catered meals. Our workspaces are comfortable and fun, complete with bean bag chairs, ping pong tables, and all the snacks you can eat. We have no dress code (tee-shirts are a-ok!). We have flexible work hours and flexible holidays, which means that teams pick their own work hours. Media.Net has its own concierge desk that doubles up as a travel agency.

We are passionate about building the next generation of web products, and we believe that happy employees are the key to achieving this goal. If you like the idea of working in an exciting workspace on cutting-edge internet products that make a truly global impact (and wearing flip-flops to work), then we want to get to know you!