Data Science Specialist

Thomas Ren Associates Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Science Lead to drive applied AI initiatives within its Corporate Finance division. This role involves building AI models, collaborating with various teams, and championing responsible AI practices. Ideal candidates will have 10–12 years in applied data science, a Master’s or PhD, and strong MLOps expertise.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaboration with top-tier professionals

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in applied data science or AI/ML delivery.
• Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, HuggingFace, Azure OpenAI).
• Strong MLOps background (CI/CD, monitoring, testing).

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI/ML models to optimize financial decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Tech teams to identify AI opportunities.
• Champion responsible AI practices (bias detection, explainability).

Skills

Applied Data Science

Machine Learning

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

MLOps

Education

Master’s or PhD in a technical field (CS, Math, Engineering)

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

Azure ML

Job description

Enterprise Data Science Lead – Applied AI (Corporate Finance)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Full-time

Are you passionate about transforming finance through AI? A leading Financial Institution is looking for an experienced Enterprise Data Science Lead to drive applied AI initiatives within its Corporate Finance division.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and strategic business outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Build and deploy AI/ML models to optimize financial decision-making and operations.
• Develop domain-specific LLMs and RAG pipelines for intelligent automation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Tech teams to identify and deliver AI opportunities.
• Automate workflows using agent-based AI tools.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party AI solutions.
• Champion responsible AI practices (bias detection, explainability, compliance).

What You Bring

• Master’s or PhD in a technical field (CS, Math, Engineering).
• 10–12 years in applied data science or AI/ML delivery.
• Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, HuggingFace, Azure OpenAI).
• Strong MLOps background (CI/CD, monitoring, testing).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Tech Stack & Tools

Python | PyTorch | TensorFlow | LangChain | FAISS | Pinecone

Azure ML | Snowflake | Airflow | MLflow | SHAP | LIME

This role reports to the Chief Data Analytics Officer.

Why Join?

• Lead transformative AI initiatives in a dynamic finance environment.
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals across disciplines.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Shape the future of AI in corporate finance.

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