“Mixx by Yas” refers to a mobile financial services platform in Tanzania, formerly known as Tigo Pesa. It was rebranded along with its parent company Tigo, which is now called Yas Tanzania. The Mixx by Yas mobile app offers a wide range of services for users in Tanzania. The platform facilitates instant and secure mobile transactions, such as sending money to individuals and businesses, paying bills, and buying airtime.

Mixx, a fintech company under the AXIAN Group, is hiring for a Big Data & Analytics Manager position in Dar Es Salaam. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field, along with 5-10 years of experience in data and analytics roles, including at least 2 years managing teams.Recruitment agency listing

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Data Analytics and Business Insights teams.
• Define and execute the company’s Big Data & Analytics strategy.
• Drive a data-driven culture across all business units.
• Oversee design and maintenance of scalable data solutions and pipelines.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance standards.
• Deliver actionable insights to support strategy, innovation, and efficiency.
• Apply AI/ML and advanced analytics for predictive and prescriptive insights.
• Build dashboards, reports, and scorecards to track KPIs and business performance.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for measurable impact.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop analytics talent while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Core Competencies

• Proven track record of building and scaling analytics teams & big data solutions.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and others).
• Experience and familiarity with machine learning and AI frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and project management abilities.

About Mixx

Mixx is a fast-growing fintech company within the AXIAN Group, a pan-African player operating in five African countries. Joining Mixx by Yas means becoming part of a company driven by a culture of innovation, agility, and impact. Our young, passionate, and ambitious teams are shaping the financial services of tomorrow every day.

Commitment to Diversity

At Mixx, we believe that diversity is a source of strength. When candidates have equal skills, we encourage female applicants and actively work to create a fair, inclusive, and stimulating professional environment for everyone.