SVP of Data Science & AI (FS AI Innovation)
Relocate to Dubai/Abu Dhabi
Tax Free Salary: 70-80k AED p/m circa $400,000 AUD p/y + benefits
We're hiring a SVP of Data Science & AI to lead the AI and data innovation strategy within a high-impact, enterprise-level AI Innovation Hub for one of the regions biggest banks.
This is a senior leadership opportunity where you'll shape and deliver transformative AI solutions across multiple business units.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead the Data Science vertical for a large-scale AI Innovation Hub
* Build and mentor multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and ML experts
* Develop and deploy AI use cases that solve real commercial problems
* Design and implement scalable machine learning, NLP, and deep learning models
* Work cross-functionally with product, tech, and business stakeholders to drive data-first decision making
* Build data pipelines, predictive models, and advanced analytics frameworks to accelerate data maturity
* Own the AI roadmap, aligning with business KPIs and long-term growth
* Drive innovation and experimentation using emerging AI technologies, including Generative AI
What We're Looking For:
* 10+ years of data science experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity
* Proven ability to manage complex, multidimensional teams in fast-paced environments
* Deep technical understanding of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and LLMs
* Strong track record of guiding AI strategy and deploying models at scale
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder alignment skills
* Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field with a strong AI focus
This is a strategic, high-visibility role with one of the region’s most ambitious AI programs. If you're a visionary leader ready to make impact at scale. We want to hear from you.
In you want to hear more, Apply now to be considered!