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Company Overview: Games24x7 is India’s leading and most valuable multi-gaming unicorn. We’re a full-stack gaming company, offering awesome game-playing experiences to over 100 million players through our products - Rummy Circle, India’s first and largest online rummy platform, My11Circle, the country’s fastest-growing fantasy sports platform. A pioneer in the online skill gaming industry in India, Games24x7 was founded in 2006 when two New York University-trained economists Bhavin Pandya, and Trivikraman Thampy met at the computer lab and discovered their shared passion for online games. We’ve always been a technology company at heart, and over the last decade and a half, we’ve built the organisation on a strong foundation of ‘the science of gaming’, leveraging behavioural science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to provide immersive and hyper-personalised gaming experiences to each of our players. Backed by marquee investors including Tiger Global Management, The Raine Group, and Malabar Investment Advisors, Games24x7 is leading the charge in India’s gaming revolution, constantly innovating and offering novel entertainment to players! Our 800+ passionate teammates create their magic from our offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Miami. For more information and career opportunities you may visit www.games24x7.com. Role Overview: Games24x7 is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Associate Director - Analytics to lead the analytics function specifically for our flagship fantasy sports product, My11Circle. This critical leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing the data strategy, building and mentoring a high-performing analytics team, and driving data-informed decisions across all aspects of the My11Circle product lifecycle – from user acquisition and engagement to monetization and retention. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical background, deep understanding of product analytics principles, proven experience in leading analytics teams, and a passion for the online gaming or fantasy sports domain. You will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights that directly impact the success of My11Circle. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and champion the overall data and analytics strategy for the My11Circle product, aligning with business objectives and product roadmap. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish robust reporting frameworks to track product performance and user behavior. Proactively identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive product innovation, user growth, and revenue optimization. Collaborate with product management, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights. Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in data analytics, GenAI, and the gaming industry. Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a team of talented data analysts and scientists dedicated to supporting the My11Circle product. Foster a data-driven culture within the team and across the broader organization. Define team roles and responsibilities, set clear performance expectations, and provide regular feedback and coaching. Promote professional development and continuous learning within the analytics team. Product Analytics & Insights Generation: Oversee the design, development, and execution of in-depth analysis on user acquisition, engagement, retention, monetization, and gameplay patterns within My11Circle. Utilize various analytical techniques (e.g., cohort analysis, segmentation, regression, A/B testing analysis) to uncover key insights and trends. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide clear and actionable insights to stakeholders. Proactively identify areas of friction or opportunity within the user journey and provide data-backed recommendations for improvement. Drive the adoption of self-service analytics capabilities within the My11Circle team. Experimentation & Optimization: Partner with the product team to design and analyze A/B tests and other experiments to optimize product features, user flows, and marketing campaigns. Establish best practices for experimentation and ensure rigorous statistical analysis of results. Translate experiment findings into actionable recommendations and drive their implementation. Data Infrastructure & Governance: Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure the availability, accuracy, and reliability of data required for My11Circle analytics. Advocate for and contribute to the development of a scalable and efficient data infrastructure. Ensure compliance with data governance policies and best practices. Explore and evaluate new data analytics tools and technologies to enhance the team's capabilities, including potential applications of GenAI for insights generation and automation. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related 1 discipline. 8+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, with a significant focus on product analytics. 4+ years of experience leading and managing analytics teams. Deep understanding of the online gaming or fantasy sports industry is highly preferred. Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets. Expertise in at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker). Solid understanding of statistical analysis, experimental design, and causal inference. Experience with programming languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R) is mandatory. Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset. Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus. Familiarity with GenAI tools and their potential applications in data analysis is a plus. Personal Attributes: Passion for data and its ability to drive business decisions. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Proactive and results-oriented. If you are a passionate and experienced analytics leader with a deep understanding of product analytics and a desire to make a significant impact on a leading fantasy sports platform, we encourage you to apply! Show more Show less
