Data Director

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Web3 space seeks a seasoned leader for their business analysis and data analytics teams. This role involves strategic planning, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of data ecosystems. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business and data analysis roles, including 3+ years leading teams.
• Background in large internet companies or Web3-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business analysis and data analytics teams, setting strategic vision.
• Lead recruitment, training, and career development efforts.

Skills

Business Analysis

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Data Intuition

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Team leadership and development

• Oversee the business analysis and data analytics teams, setting a clear strategic vision, defining roles, encouraging collaboration, and fostering a positive, innovative team culture.
• Lead recruitment, training, and career development efforts to build a high-performing team. Enhance team capabilities through hands-on mentorship, tailored growth plans, and targeted upskilling initiatives.

Business analysis and strategic planning

• Play an active role in company-wide strategic planning, integrating insights from Web3 trends, market movements, and internal performance to inform long-term business direction.
• Design and refine key business metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate operational health, identify risks or opportunities, and provide actionable strategic recommendations.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on critical business questions-such as product launches or competitor strategies-by leading targeted research, building attribution models, and collaborating cross-functionally to implement data-driven strategies that drive measurable growth.

Data operations and insight generation

• Manage integration and governance of internal and external data sources. Build efficient pipelines for data collection, cleaning, storage, and analysis to ensure high-quality, timely information.
• Apply advanced analytics techniques, including machine learning and data mining, to analyze large-scale Web3 datasets (user behavior, transactions, market signals) and uncover valuable insights for product, marketing, and risk management.
• Produce concise, insightful reports and dashboards to communicate complex findings through data visualizations, helping drive informed decisions across teams and leadership.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between the data team and departments like product, tech, operations, marketing, and risk. Deliver tailored analytical support aligned with each team's needs.
• Join cross-functional projects and meetings to share analysis and recommendations, enhancing project execution and interdepartmental coordination.
• Lead data-focused workshops on key initiatives to foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and align stakeholders on strategies supported by data.

Job Requirements

Experience

• 8+ years in business and data analysis roles, including at least 3 years of experience leading teams of 30+ members with a proven ability to manage performance and growth.
• Background in large internet companies or Web3-related fields with a strong grasp of relevant business models, data ecosystems, and market dynamics.

Skills

• Skilled in business analysis frameworks such as SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and other strategic tools to assess competition and uncover market opportunities.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, R (at least one), with experience in data modeling, analytics, and visualization using tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Deep understanding of machine learning and data mining concepts, with hands-on experience applying these in business contexts such as user prediction, risk modeling, and targeted campaigns.

Core competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and data intuition, with the ability to extract key insights from complex datasets and develop logical, effective solutions.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; able to motivate teams, facilitate collaboration, and align cross-functional stakeholders toward shared goals.
• Agile and decisive under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in dynamic environments.
• Highly driven and accountable, with a passion for continuous learning, staying current with tech trends, and bringing fresh value to the organization.
• Fluent proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required for this role.

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number R24119768)