Data & Analytics Analyst

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Over the next 12 months Tahaluf will scale to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Gov and Non Gov Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners don’t just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they’re also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Throughout 2023 and 2024 Tahaluf will build on its award-winning events; LEAP (www.onegiantleap.com) and Black Hat Middle East (www.blackhatmea.com), to launch new, largescale business-to-business events. From technology, real estate and food to pop culture, intermobility, beauty and beyond, Tahaluf will introduce a vibrant, varied portfolio of events, trade shows and conferences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:

· Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up

· Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale

· Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.

The Data & Analytics Analyst will play a critical role in transforming complex data into clear, compelling, and actionable insights for senior leadership and business stakeholders. The role focuses on KPI storytelling, executive-level dashboards, and insight-driven reporting that supports strategic decision-making across commercial, marketing, operations, and finance functions.

This role bridges the gap between raw data and business impact, ensuring leadership has a single, trusted, and visually engaging view of performance across portfolios, events, and products.

Key Responsibilities:

KPI Reporting & Executive Dashboards

· Design, build, and maintain high-impact user friendly executive dashboards for CEO, CFO, Portfolio Directors, Event Directors, and Commercial leadership.

· Translate business strategy and objectives into clear KPIs, metrics, and success measures.

· Develop complex DAX measures and calculations tailored to Redshift data structures to support advanced KPI logic, trends, YoY comparisons, and variance analysis.

· Design and maintain Power BI dashboards that consume data directly from Amazon Redshift, ensuring seamless integration and real-time insights.

· Ensure dashboards are intuitive, visually compelling, and narrative-driven, not just data-heavy.

· Develop standardized KPI frameworks across events, portfolios, and functions.

Data Storytelling & Insight Generation

· Convert data into story-led insights that explain what happened, why it happened, and what action is required.

· Create executive-ready storyboards, insight packs, and performance narratives for leadership reviews.

· Highlight trends, risks, opportunities, and anomalies with clear business implications.

· Support board-level and senior leadership presentations with data-backed storytelling.

Data Analysis & Business Insights

· Perform deep-dive analysis across sales, marketing, ticketing, exhibitor performance, digital platforms, and operations.

· Write efficient SQL queries optimized for Amazon Redshift and Power BI transformations to extract, combine, and model data from large, multi-source datasets.

· Leverage Power Query (M scripting) for data shaping, cleansing, and transformation.

· Leverage Redshift-specific features such as columnar storage, distribution keys, and sort keys to optimize query performance.

· Partner with business teams to understand performance drivers and define analytical use cases.

· Deliver ad-hoc analysis and insight requests with speed, accuracy, and clarity.

Data Quality & Governance

· Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used in reporting.

· Implement reusable DAX patterns and calculation standards to ensure consistency across reports.

· Collaborate with IIRIS engineering teams to optimize Redshift data pipelines and refresh cycles for Power BI reporting.

· Work closely with technology, event delivery, commercial, marketing, and all enablement functions to align data definitions.

· Advocate data etiquette and data implement data principles with every business interaction

· Support data governance initiatives including KPI definitions, metric ownership, and reporting standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

· Act as a trusted analytics partner to business leaders and functional heads.

· Translate non-technical business questions into analytical solutions.

· Educate stakeholders on how to interpret dashboards and insights effectively.

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Experience

· 5–10 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or performance reporting roles.

· Proven track record of delivering executive and operational level dashboards.

· Experience working in fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environments.

· Experience in events, media, marketing, or commercial environments is preferred but not mandatory

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical & Analytical Skills
• Advanced expertise in BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or equivalent).
• Strong DAX proficiency (measures, calculated columns, time intelligence, complex KPI logic).
• Power Query (M scripting) for data transformation and modeling.
• Data modeling using star schema and best practices.
• Strong SQL skills with hands-on experience in Amazon Redshift, including query optimization, performance tuning, and features like window functions and JSON parsing
• Experience with Power BI integration with Redshift, including DirectQuery and Import modes.
• Experience with CRM, marketing, and event-related data (e.g., Salesforce, marketing automation, registration systems) is a strong advantage.

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• Strong understanding of KPI design, metric hierarchies, and performance frameworks.

Data Platforms & Architecture Awareness

· Hands-on experience with Amazon Redshift as a data store, including understanding of its architecture, scalability, and performance optimization techniques.

· Strong understanding of how Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) unify customer, attendee, and exhibitor data across touchpoints.

· Ability to work with curated, transformed, and semantic data layers rather than raw source systems.

· Understanding of Redshift data pipeline dependencies, refresh cycles, and integration with Power BI for real-time analytics

Data Storytelling & Visualization

· Exceptional ability to create visually appealing, executive-grade dashboards.

· Strong storytelling mindset with the ability to frame insights as narratives.

· Expertise in information design, layout, color usage, and visual hierarchy.

· Ability to simplify complex data into clear, concise messages.

Business & Communication Skills

· Strong business acumen with the ability to link data to commercial and operational outcomes.

· Excellent communication skills, able to present insights confidently to senior stakeholders.

· Ability to challenge assumptions and influence decisions using data.

What you will get

• Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Annual leave – 25 days
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 4 weeks every year
• Family visa costs (up to a max of three children)
• Individual annual flight allowance for expats

Local Relocation Package*

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family (up to a max of three children)
• 30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs

*If eligible

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