Head of Data & Analytics

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Head of Data & Analytics

TicketSwap is on a mission to become the world’s favorite platform to safely buy and sell tickets. With over 15 million fans across 36 countries, we’re expanding fast — and the need for data-driven decision-making is more critical than ever.

We’re looking for a Head of Data & Analytics to lead our cross-functional data team, champion a culture of experimentation and insight, and drive high-impact business decisions across all functions — from product and marketing to finance, partnerships, and customer experience.

You’ll lead the development and execution of our company-wide data strategy, ensuring every team has access to the insights they need to move fast, learn quickly, and deliver exceptional fan experiences. We're on a journey to make data a key driver of company-wide strategy, with the data team becoming one of the most influential forces, proactively shaping and guiding strategic direction.This is a strategic leadership role that combines technical depth, hands-on influence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Full-time · Amsterdam

What you'll do

Data & Analytics Strategy

  • Define and own TicketSwap’s company-wide data vision and roadmap.

  • Enable self-serve analytics and drive data democratization across departments.

  • Align data initiatives with company-wide OKRs and strategic goals.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and grow a cross-functional team of data analysts, engineers, and product analysts.

  • Foster a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous learning.

  • Inspire and mentor team members on both technical and strategic dimensions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Product, Marketing, Finance, Partnerships, and Customer Experience to translate data into business impact.

  • Support experimentation and product development through robust data pipelines, funnel insights, and A/B testing support.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and broader leadership.

Data Infrastructure & Engineering (Light Touch)

  • Oversee data engineering and analytics engineering functions (Looker, dbt, Amplitude, GCP/AWS).

  • Ensure reliable, scalable data models and reporting foundations.

  • Collaborate with platform and infra teams where needed, without owning core infra.

About you

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in data, analytics, or product roles, with 3+ years in team leadership.

  • Proven track record of leading data-driven initiatives across multiple business domains.

  • Experience working in e-commerce or marketplace environments is highly valued.

Technical & Strategic Skills

  • Strong command of SQL, dbt, BI tools (e.g., Looker), and cloud data platforms.

  • Able to translate complex data challenges into actionable opportunities.

  • Comfortable engaging with leadership and aligning cross-functional teams around metrics.

Leadership Qualities

  • Visionary yet hands-on. You can zoom out to set strategy and dive deep into the data.

  • Skilled at building trust and elevating teams through coaching, structure, and empathy.

  • High standards, low ego. You drive outcomes through collaboration and clarity.

Location

  • You are based in The Netherlands, are an EU resident, or have an existing visa to work here. A relocation package is not provided.

Healthy lunch & snacks every day
Friday drinks
at the office

Urban Sports gym membership

Hybrid friendly work environment
25 paid holidays
a year
Diverse team with 30+ nationalities

Excited and ready to join our team?

TicketSwap is looking for the best and motivated talent out there no matter your nationality, gender, sexual preference or religious beliefs. 🚀

Research shows that women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. That’s a shame, as we want to build a diverse and inclusive team. If you know you’ve got what it takes but don’t quite meet every requirement for the role, we still encourage you to apply.

Apply now – we'll take a look and get back to you as soon as possible! 💥

Proactive acquisition from 3rd parties is not appreciated.