Head of Business Intelligence

Who we are:

Mama Money is a growth stage fintech startup working to help migrant workers in South Africa send money home. Since 2015 we have been providing reliable remittances, at a socially fair price, to those that need it most. 

Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. We are 131 people strong (and counting) from 19 countries across Africa, Asia, the UK, and Europe. Our culture is built around the well-being of our team members and making a difference in our communities. “Just be lekker!” personifies our approach to work: we trust the wisdom of our talented and diverse team to do what is best for our customers and get the job done responsibly, without pedantic policies.  

We’ve been around since 2015 and have earned a few accolades along the way, made some new friends, and expanded our reach. We've had some great times and some tough times but we continue to focus on helping people rather than maximizing profit.

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to join our team as Head of Business Intelligence. In this role, you’ll be responsible for shaping and executing our BI strategy, building scalable solutions in an AWS environment, and delivering insights that drive decision-making across the business.

As our Head of Business Intelligence you will be;

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of business intelligence and analytics solutions in a modern AWS-based data stack.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau, Amazon QuickSight, or similar.
• Champion data quality, governance, and security across all BI initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to translate business needs into effective BI solutions.
• Continuously optimize query performance and streamline data retrieval processes.
• Stay current with AWS advancements and recommend tools or technologies that enhance BI capabilities.
• Troubleshoot data and reporting issues, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Establish and uphold best practices in data governance, security, and compliance.

About You

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire BI teams while promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic Mindset: Able to align BI initiatives with broader business goals and ensure solutions scale with growth.
• Strong Communicator: Skilled in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management: Experienced in managing multiple BI initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Agile Experience: Comfortable working within Agile teams and methodologies.
• Team Player: Adept at working across disciplines to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Product Mindset: Uses a data-driven approach to inform product and business decisions.

Qualifications;

• 5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as Redshift, Glue, Athena, Lambda, and S3.
• Proficiency in SQL, and ideally Scala or another language for data transformation and manipulation.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL pipeline design.
• Demonstrated experience in BI project leadership and stakeholder management.

In your first 90 days at Mama Money you will:

• Get to know the ins and outs of our business, in particular, how the various systems and teams work together.
• Understand who we are, where we are coming from, and what we are trying to accomplish, taking our values into account.
• Get up to speed on the current and upcoming integration projects; understand the blockers and challenges and suggest innovations and changes.
• Work closely with the Tech. & Product Team to understand the quarterly priorities at Mama Money.

Why Mama?

At Mama Money, we’re not just a company—we’re a movement. Everything we do is driven by one purpose: to make life better for our customers and the communities we serve. Our customers are our heartbeat, and they inspire every step we take.

We’re all about making it easy. No red tape, no hassle. Just simple, seamless experiences that put people first, we’re here to make things easier, faster, and better for you.

We believe in giving it a go—and then giving it another go if we have to! We're a team of doers, dreamers, and innovators who aren't afraid to break the mold. We take bold steps, experiment with fresh ideas, and never stop learning. 

At Mama Money, we own it—and we mean it. We take responsibility for our actions, our results, and how we show up every day. No passing the buck here. We approach every challenge with grit, passion, and determination.

Here’s the best part: Mama Money is a place that truly cares. We care about the trust our customers place in us. We care about our amazing team who bring their best every day. And we care about making an impact in the world, doing the right thing no matter what. 

When you join Mama Money, you’re joining a community. We’re a passionate, down-to-earth crew that works hard and celebrates wins along the way. We take our work seriously, but we don’t forget to have fun while we do it.

So, if you’re ready to make a real difference, take on exciting challenges, and grow in a place where you’re valued and supported, then Mama Money is the place for you. Let’s make an impact—together.

Mama’s values: 

1. Making it easier for our customers

2. Give it a go

3. Just own it