Senior Data Science Manager - Banking AI Leader

Discovered MENA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 502,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovered MENA in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Senior Data Science Manager to lead data science initiatives for a leading financial institution. You will bridge the gap between technical teams and senior business stakeholders, translating complex challenges into high-impact ML solutions.

Lead development across retail, risk, credit, and operations with production-ready models, explainability, and regulation compliance, while mentoring a small team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in data science with proven expertise in artificial intelligence and cloud based deployments.
• Strong background in banking processes, operations, terminologies, and machine learning operations
• Experience leading cross functional teams and agile squads in a regulated environment
• Bachelor degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or Mathematics
• Master degree in a related field is highly preferred
• Advanced technical skills in Python, generative AI, large language models, and cloud based pipelines using Azure or AWS

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy advanced machine learning models to improve efficiency and risk outcomes across customer journeys
• Apply supervised, unsupervised, and time series modeling techniques using structured and semi structured data
• Lead feature engineering, model selection, training, validation, and benchmarking
• Conduct experimentation using hypothesis testing and statistical inference to quantify model impact
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure models are production ready and maintained through standard CI practices
• Monitor model performance, stability, and data drift to ensure ongoing reliability and regulatory compliance
• Drive the adoption of data driven practices across business units by managing change initiatives and training programs
• Manage and mentor a team of two to five direct reports, organising activities to deliver on strategic objectives

Skills

Python

Generative AI

Large Language Models

Cloud Deployments (Azure/AWS)

Leadership / Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/AI/Statistics/Mathematics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Discovered MENA in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Senior Data Science Manager to lead data science initiatives for a leading financial institution. You will bridge the gap between technical teams and senior business stakeholders, translating complex challenges into high-impact ML solutions.

Lead development across retail, risk, credit, and operations with production-ready models, explainability, and regulation compliance, while mentoring a small team.