Model-Jobs in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

At RAKBANK, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence. We are not just a bank – we are a community that thrives on teamwork, cutting‑edge solutions, and the highest standards of governance. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Data Scientist to join our team at Dubai Silicon Oasis, where you'll lead the way in Credit Risk Models development and ensuring internal and regulatory standards are met.

• Develop, implement, and monitor risk models for retail and wholesale lending portfolio.
• To support Risk Analytics Vice President in efficient delivery against requirements set forth by Management as well as external regulators.

• Identify valuable data sources and automate data collection processes.
• Prepare the data to be used for modelling.
• Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Present information using data visualization techniques.

• Develop credit risk models for the wholesale and retail portfolios (e.g., credit decisioning, PD, LGD, EAD, IFRS9) ensuring modelling process meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Build business support models (collection, fraud analytics) and more broadly, predictive models for alternative modeling solution leveraging from statistical techniques using supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools and ML models to build predictive models for early warning systems.
• Develop statistical models for AML (anti money laundering) purpose and conduct threshold tuning.
• Develop strategies to help portfolio grow by leveraging from risk scores with risk and return perspective.

• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Banking, Engineering or other related areas
• At least 7 years hands on credit risk modelling experience
• At least 3+ years’ experience in team management
• Experience in statistical model development (including machine learning), using tools such as SAS, Python and R.
• Knowledge of risk modelling regulations such as Basel and IFRS9, MMSG regulations.
• Ability to generate insight from the data and make recommendations

• Pay for performance culture (Competitive and performance-linked compensation)
• Provision of medical care plan for your family and you
• Comprehensive Life insurance plan
• Diverse workforce and inclusive culture
• Career development and growth opportunities by design
• Work with the best minds in the field
• Get opportunities to bring your whole‑self to the organization and perform to your best

Step into a role where your leadership, and strategic insights will directly shape the future of the bank. If you're ready to elevate your career with us, apply now!

📍 Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE