Senior Data Scientist

Arab Monetary Fund; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance database management practices and apply advanced statistical methodologies. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in database management and possess strong communication skills in Arabic and English. An attractive tax-free salary and supplementary benefits are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Housing allowances

Comprehensive medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in database management, particularly in statistical or financial sectors.
• Proficient in both Arabic and English; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability of the economic database and the Arab Financial Markets database.
• Apply advanced statistical methodologies to analyze data and develop actionable insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven insights.

Skills

Database management

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data interpretation

Communication in Arabic and English

Education

Master’s degree in statistics, data science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

Organization

Arab Monetary Fund

Opening Date

Monday, December 23, 2024 - 12:00
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 12:00

The Arab Monetary Fund aims to onboard a Senior Data Scientist in the Capacity Development and Innovation Department, reporting to the Knowledge and Innovation Division Chief.

Job Purpose

The Senior Data Scientist will manage, enhance, and align database management practices with international standards. They will ensure the reliability of the Arab Monetary Fund’s economic database and the Arab Financial Markets database. Additionally, they will apply advanced statistical methodologies to analyze data, facilitate results interpretation, and develop actionable insights to support the Arab Monetary Fund's flagship reports, studies, and publications. This role is crucial in facilitating decision-making processes and supporting key organizational activities through sophisticated data analysis and interpretation.

Key Accountability Areas and Activities

The key activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Understanding plans, drawings, technical specifications, and in-depth database parameters.
2. Aligning databases with the AMF's strategic objectives and ensuring their designs meet organizational and member countries’ needs.
3. Applying advanced statistical analysis methods to interpret complex data sets and translate raw data into actionable insights and recommendations to support decision-making and reporting.
4. Interpreting raw data and transforming it into actionable insights, feedback, and applications that support decision-making and inform the organization's publications and activities.
5. Using big data, machine learning, and other techniques to improve data availability and analysis.
6. Manipulating non-relational databases to extract key economic and financial developments.
7. Providing accurate and relevant data analyses to assist in the development of reports, studies, bulletins, and other publications.
8. Ensuring data integrity and relevance in all published materials.
9. Automating data transformation and manipulation to expedite processes.
10. Recommending improvements to data processes and systems to enhance functionality and support organizational objectives based on best practices and the latest technologies and techniques in statistical analysis and database management.
11. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide feedback, and deliver data-driven insights.
12. Contributing to internal and external training effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in database management, particularly in statistical or financial sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, investment management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in statistics, data science, or a related field in database management or statistics.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English. Proficiency in French is a solid advantage.

We offer an attractive package of benefits aligned with our employment policies, including a tax-free salary and supplementary allowances such as housing, furniture, air tickets, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.