Business Development Analyst (UAE National)

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt seeks a Business Analysis Manager to lead a data-driven analytics team delivering insights that boost digital performance, UX, and growth. You will design and govern BI processes, dashboards, and reports to empower strategic decisions across product and operations.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Computer Science or IT, 5+ years in data analytics, and proven leadership of BI initiatives. Strong communication and ability to translate complex data for stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in data analytics, reporting, and database management.
• Proven ability to lead BI initiatives and teams, driving data quality and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall business intelligence and analytics roadmap to meet department goals.
• Engage with business partners to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver tailored analytics solutions.
• Continuously refine BI processes and frameworks to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Develop automated workflows and algorithms to clean, integrate, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources.
• Translate complex data into clear insights that inform product development, service improvement, and business strategies.
• Design and maintain comprehensive reporting tools that provide regular updates on key metrics and performance indicators.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of timely reports and dashboards to support ongoing business reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Data visualization

BI initiatives

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Dashboards

Scorecards

Reporting tools

Job description

About the job

Our client, a leading force in the travel and transport sector, is seeking a Business Analysis Manager to spearhead their data-driven decision-making efforts. In this role, you will lead a team focused on delivering actionable insights that enhance digital platform performance, improve user experience, and drive business growth. You will be responsible for designing and managing advanced data visualization tools, including dashboards and reports, to support operational excellence and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall business intelligence and analytics roadmap to meet department goals
• Engage with business partners to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver tailored analytics solutions
• Continuously refine BI processes and frameworks to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance
• Develop automated workflows and algorithms to clean, integrate, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources
• Translate complex data into clear insights that inform product development, service improvement, and business strategies
• Design and maintain comprehensive reporting tools that provide regular updates on key metrics and performance indicators
• Lead the preparation and delivery of timely reports and dashboards to support ongoing business reviews

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in data analytics, reporting, and database management
• Proven ability to lead BI initiatives and teams, driving data quality and actionable insights
• Strong expertise in data visualization and analytics tools (dashboards, scorecards, reporting)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead analytics efforts that directly influence user experience and business performance. You will work in a forward-thinking environment where innovation and data-driven strategies are prioritized.