Who are we Silkhaus is a Dubai-headquartered end-to-end technology platform that powers short-term rentals (STRs) for guests, real estate owners, and operators. We have an all-star founding team and leading investors (Nordstar Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Global Founders Capital, VentureSouq, Yuj Ventures, and several high-impact family offices and entrepreneurs), with experience in hyper-scaling proptechs and emerging markets technology businesses. In addition to running the largest portfolio of short-term rentals across emerging markets, we are building the global technology stack for STRs operators and real estate owners to run cutting-edge short-term rental businesses.
Mission
Silkhaus leverages technology to power delightful short-term rental (STR) experiences for travellers and real estate owners across Asia. Silkhaus is the global operating system for STRs.
Values
- Built By Owners: We operate with an ownership mindset, driven by integrity and technology, to deliver exceptional experiences for real estate owners and guests.
- 1+1=3: We achieve more together through teamwork, perseverance, and flexibility, fostering excellence and continuous innovation.
- Always In Service: We prioritise empathy and excellence, ensuring every guest and real estate partner receives a seamless and memorable experience.
Role Overview
The Data Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing large datasets to provide insights that shape our pricing models and strategies. This role will involve working with SQL databases, building dynamic dashboards, and conducting in-depth pricing analysis. You will collaborate with multiple teams, including product, finance, and sales, to drive data-driven decisions and ensure we maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Responsibilities
Data Collection & Cleaning:
- Gather, clean, preprocess, and validate data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency while addressing any quality issues.
Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends and patterns, transforming findings into actionable insights.
Dashboarding & Visualisations
- Create dynamic dashboards and visualisations using Excel, Google Sheets, and BI tools.
- Generate comprehensive reports that align insights with business objectives through effective stakeholder collaboration.
Business Insights & Recommendations
- Translate business challenges into data-driven solutions, providing actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and support forecasting efforts.
Market Analysis
- Analyze market trends and customer behavior in the short-term rental sector to identify growth opportunities and improve competitive positioning.
Data Integrations
- Oversee integration projects involving multiple internal and external data sources, ensuring seamless integration into our existing ecosystem.
AI Implementation
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI solutions for automating data processing and improving analysis.
- Collaborate with technical teams to implement and refine AI initiatives.
Key Skills And Qualifications
- Proficient in SQL, Excel, Google Sheets, CRM Systems (Python, but not mandatory)
- Experience with data visualisation tools (preferably QuickSight; familiarity with Power BI or Tableau is also valuable)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, providing valuable insights and recommendations to the business
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders at all levels and expectations
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to influence pricing strategies and business decisions at a growing company.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
