Quant Data Scientist / Head of AI Engineering – Investment Management

Black Swan Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 2,470,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment management firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Quant Data Scientist / Head of AI Engineering. This role involves driving innovation through AI and ML solutions for investment due diligence and building a high-performing team. Candidates need a STEM degree and 6+ years of experience in Data Science. Competitive total compensation package offered, including relocation benefits.

Benefits

Relocation package

Competitive Base Salary

Bonus

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Data Science / AI Technology within Private Markets / Investment Management.
• Proven expertise in Python, SQL, and Cloud platforms.
• Strong track record in building AI and Quant Data systems from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable ML and AI solutions for investment due diligence.
• Own the firm’s data strategy, overseeing internal pipelines and third-party integrations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and engineers.

Skills

Data Science

AI Technology

Python

SQL

Deep Learning

NLP

Reinforcement Learning

Graph Neural Networks

Exceptional communication

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor’s / MSc)

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

Quant Data Scientist / Head of AI Engineering – Investment Management. We are exclusively partnered with an Investment Management business based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is an exciting opportunity for a Quant Data Scientist to join a rapidly growing investment management firm at the forefront of leveraging AI and Machine Learning to transform private markets investments. Applicants must have a quant background with direct understanding of investment products and be able to perform due diligence across investments.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable ML and AI solutions for investment due diligence.
• Own the firm’s data strategy, overseeing internal pipelines and third-party integrations to deliver actionable intelligence.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and engineers in Abu Dhabi.
• Partner with Investment deal teams to deliver critical, time-sensitive analysis that shapes live investment decisions and alpha capture leveraging AI technology.
• Develop advanced methodologies, from feature engineering to deep learning, NLP, Gen-AI, and reinforcement learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to expand the firm’s AI / Data Science integration and growth strategy.

Prerequisites / Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Data Science / AI Technology within Private Markets / Investment Management; prior relatable industry experience is highly desirable.
• STEM degree (Bachelor’s / MSc), with recent qualifications in AI and Data Science.
• Proven expertise in Python, SQL, and Cloud platforms (Snowflake Enterprise Data and AI platform being ideal).
• Strong track record in building AI and Quant Data systems from scratch in greenfield environments for Investment Management and alpha capture.
• Hands-on experience with advanced techniques : Deep Learning, NLP, Gen-AI, Reinforcement Learning, and Graph Neural Networks.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to bridge technical and investment teams and enable compelling narratives from complex data to AI Data Science Technology solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary – Market Leading – Competitive Base Salary + benefits and Bonus (Total Compensation – AED 2.47 Million Package, equivalent to £500k GBP).

Other benefits include relocation package; the firm is seeking the best talent to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Information Technology

Industry

• Investment Management