Senior Data Scientist: Risk & Forecasting Leader

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified business group in the UAE is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop predictive models and manage risk analysis. The role requires strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL, along with experience in data visualization tools. A minimum of 5 years in Data Science, particularly in financial services, is essential. This position also offers the opportunity to mentor and guide other analysts while engaging with key stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in the Automotive or Captive Finance industries.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, including machine learning, NLP, neural networks, and time-series forecasting.
• Strong statistical knowledge and quantitative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage predictive and forecasting models.
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify potential risks.
• Engage with stakeholders and mentor data scientists.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

NLP

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

scikit-learn

tensorflow

RF

xgboost

MLFlow

Job description

A leading diversified business group in the UAE is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop predictive models and manage risk analysis. The role requires strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL, along with experience in data visualization tools. A minimum of 5 years in Data Science, particularly in financial services, is essential. This position also offers the opportunity to mentor and guide other analysts while engaging with key stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions.