Head of Data & AI

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior, hands-on leader to build and scale a modern Data & AI capability across investments and finance. You will drive product leadership, technical execution and senior stakeholder influence to shape the enterprise data strategy.

You will deliver prototypes, automation and production-grade solutions, while defining the roadmap for data, analytics, automation and AI. The role offers strategic impact and the chance to influence investment decisions within a

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience across data, analytics, automation or AI, ideally in financial services.
• Strong understanding of investment and financial data, reporting and systems.
• Proven track record building enterprise data platforms and full-stack applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on builder, delivering prototypes, automations and production-ready solutions.
• Define and execute the enterprise roadmap for data, analytics, automation and AI.
• Build and enhance the enterprise data warehouse and trusted reporting layers.
• Establish and scale an AI Factory, including agentic workflows and internal copilots.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across investments, finance and technology to modernise ways of working.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytics

Automation

AI

Full-stack development

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance or related

Tools

Data warehouse

BI tools

Automation tools

AI frameworks

Job description

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for building a modern Data & AI capability across investments and finance.The position combines product leadership, deep technical execution and senior stakeholder influence.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established and influential player in the Financial Services industry.

Description

• Act as a hands-on builder, delivering prototypes, automations and production-ready solutions
• Define and execute the enterprise roadmap for data, analytics, automation and AI
• Build and enhance the enterprise data warehouse and trusted reporting layers
• Establish and scale an AI Factory, including agentic workflows and internal copilots
• Partner with senior stakeholders across investments, finance and technology to modernise ways of working

Job Offer

• Opportunity to build a market-leading Data & AI capability from the ground up
• High-impact role with direct influence on investment and financial decision-making
• Competitive executive package within a forward-thinking, innovation-led environment

Requirements

• 15+ years' experience across data, analytics, automation or AI, ideally in financial services
• Strong understanding of investment and financial data, reporting and systems
• Proven track record building enterprise data platforms and full-stack applications
• Hands-on technical expertise across modern data, BI, automation and AI tools
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline