Assistant Manager - Digital FAAS - Data & AI - Abu Dhabi

EY; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in the UAE seeks an Assistant Manager for AI Software Engineering. The role involves designing scalable AI solutions, managing projects in AI-driven strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have strong experience in AI and ML, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for continuous learning and leadership development.

Benefits

Continuous learning

Successful career development

Transformative leadership training

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of related work experience.
• 5+ years in a global consulting firm.
• Experience in AI and ML development.
• Hands-on with building LLMs.
• Experience in MLOps pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and enable clients to define an AI-driven strategy.
• Realize business value through AI use-cases.
• Ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Monitor team performance and support business development.

Skills

Proactivity

Accountability

Results-driven mindset

Communication with stakeholders

Managing competing priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Assistant Manager, AI Software Engineer, FAAS, Dubai

In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

The opportunity

This opportunity is within our Data & AI team and provides advisory services focused on AI Engineering and Generative AI (GenAI).

As an AI Engineering professional, you will help businesses unlock value by designing, building, and operationalizing scalable AI solutions using modern MLOps pipelines and cloud-native technologies. You will work on integrating large language models (LLMs), automating workflows with GenAI, and embedding AI capabilities into business processes. The consultant will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business leaders to ensure the AI-driven solutions are aligned with strategic goals and deliver tangible business impact.

This role will be based in Riyadh and center of excellence in Jordan and Egypt and will remotely support MENA client engagements. Based on business need, travel will be a requirement.

In this fast-moving space, you will be a key driver in identifying opportunities, shaping offerings, and supporting business development efforts.

Your key responsibilities

In this exciting new role, you will:

• Manage up to two projects alongside senior business leaders such as Directors and Partners, and enable clients to define an AI-driven FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and maximizes value from emerging technologies.
• Help clients realize business value through AI use-cases—including LLMs, GenAI applications, and MLOps implementation.
• Ensure timely delivery in compliance with regulatory requirements, effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, and collaboration with other service lines for integrated service delivery.
• Monitor engagement team performance against the budget and stay on top of emerging AI trends, evaluate innovative AI/GenAI tools, and support go-to-market efforts.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactivity, accountability, and a results-driven mindset will be crucial in this environment. You’ll need to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and drive high-quality, innovative deliverables.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and approximately 4 to 5 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated work experience of at least 5+ years in a global consulting firm
• Practical experience in AI and ML development with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Hands-on experience building and fine-tuning LLMs, working with frameworks like LangChain, HuggingFace, or OpenAI APIs
• Experience designing MLOps pipelines, AI solution architecture, and deploying AI models in production
• Exposure to GenAI use cases such as document summarization, chatbots, intelligent assistants, and code generation
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Telecom
• Strong ability to translate complex business problems into AI solutions with measurable impact
• Knowledge of data privacy, ethical AI, and responsible AI principles
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Track record with a leading consulting firm
• Experience with GenAI tooling ecosystems such as Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, or AWS Bedrock
• Proficiency in the Arabic language

What we look for

We are seeking ambitious leaders, who are passionate about applying AI and GenAI to solve complex client problems. You should have an entrepreneurial mindset, be accountable for results, and eager to mentor the next generation of talent within EY.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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