AVP- Governance - Advanced Analytics & AI (Emiratised Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai is seeking a Governance Strategist to develop a strategic governance framework and manage analytical solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and experience in project management within the banking industry. This full-time role does not offer remote work options and requires collaboration with various stakeholders to optimize project success.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in applying data science in a banking industry.
• Track record of developing high-performing technical solutions.
• Familiarity with project governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the project governance framework.
• Collaborate with business SMEs to assess analytical needs.
• Stay informed of industry trends & emerging technologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Professional Certification in Banking or Project Management

Tools

Python/R

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

For the position of Governance Strategist at our prominent bank FAB we are looking for someone with a solid background in data science techniques and governing projects end-to-end. To support the strategic objectives of the bank you will inspire and manage the creation of analytical solutions to enable data-driven decision-making on visually appealing and insightful reporting platforms. You will also create a strategic governance framework to optimize the success of projects and mitigate liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Governance Strategy:
  • Maintain and enhance the project governance framework to comply with FAB & CBUAE regulatory requirements, optimize operational efficiency and optimize project success in terms of ROI KPIs, risk mitigation and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Enforce the implementation of this governance framework.
  • Integrate data and/or projects whenever applicable to further optimize operational efficiency.
  • Manage a line of defense team consisting of a QA/QC Lead, a Compliance & Risk Specialist and a Business Analyst ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of responsibilities.
  • Set goals for members of your team and evaluate their performance on a regular basis.
  • Collaborate with your team in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive model governance framework.
  • Responsible for effectively implementing the model governance framework and coordinating awareness sessions for the department.
  • Oversee the BAU tasks of your team which includes pre-implementation validations and continuous monitoring of models in the areas of regulatory compliance, operational & ethical risks, model quality and financial performance.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the line of defense modelling teams, senior management and cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Translate your team's Quarterly Status Reports into a dashboard of actionable insights and present them to senior management.
  • Stay informed of industry trends & emerging technologies and proactively identify opportunities to refine governance processes & tools.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Work together with a wide‑array of business SMEs in order to assess their analytical needs, suggest creative solutions and agree on use‑cases.
  • Regularly communicate with business SMEs to ensure internal customer satisfaction.
  • Regularly provide project status updates to senior management.
• Technology Evaluation and Innovation:
  • Keep up with new developments and trends in data science reporting platforms and related fields.
  • Analyse and suggest new platforms, programs and tools that will improve the bank's data analytics and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• A bachelors or masters degree in STEM or a relevant quantitative field such as economics or finance
• Professional Certification in Banking or Project Management is preferred
• 3 years of experience in applying data science in a banking industry
• A track record of developing high‑performing and well‑documented technical solutions in a demanding work environment and managing employees to accomplish the same
• Familiarity with database technology and languages such as SQL
• Proficient in data preparation, statistics and the scientific method
• Proficient in Python/R, SAS or other statistical software
• Familiarity with data visualization technology such as PowerBI
• Familiarity with project governance/management principles and software
• Knowledgeable about financial products and banking regulations & processes
• Knowledgeable about Customer Relationship Management platforms
• Excellent reasoning, creative and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Excellent organizational & documentation skills

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time