SVP of Data Science & AI (FS AI Innovation)

DISCOVERED; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a visionary SVP of Data Science & AI to spearhead their AI innovation strategy. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science, with strong leadership skills. You'll lead transformative AI solutions, mentor teams, and develop scalable AI models to solve commercial problems. This influential role offers an opportunity to impact the organization's ambitious AI program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data science experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multidimensional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Deep technical understanding of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Science vertical for a large-scale AI Innovation Hub.
• Build and mentor multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and ML experts.
• Develop and deploy AI use cases that solve real commercial problems.

Skills

Data science experience

Leadership in fast-paced environments

AI technology knowledge

Stakeholder alignment skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Data Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

We're hiring a SVP of Data Science & AI to lead the AI and data innovation strategy within a high-impact, enterprise-level AI Innovation Hub for one of the regions biggest banks.

This is a senior leadership opportunity where you'll shape and deliver transformative AI solutions across multiple business units.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the Data Science vertical for a large-scale AI Innovation Hub.
• Build and mentor multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and ML experts.
• Develop and deploy AI use cases that solve real commercial problems.
• Design and implement scalable machine learning, NLP, and deep learning models.
• Work cross-functionally with product, tech, and business stakeholders to drive data-first decision making.
• Build data pipelines, predictive models, and advanced analytics frameworks to accelerate data maturity.
• Own the AI roadmap, aligning with business KPIs and long-term growth.
• Drive innovation and experimentation using emerging AI technologies, including Generative AI.

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of data science experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multidimensional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Deep technical understanding of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and LLMs.
• Strong track record of guiding AI strategy and deploying models at scale.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field with a strong AI focus.

This is a strategic, high-visibility role with one of the region’s most ambitious AI programs. If you're a visionary leader ready to make impact at scale. We want to hear from you.

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