SVP of Data Science & AI (FS AI Innovation)

Posted 24 November 2025
Salary Tax Free Salary: 70-80k AED p/m circa $400,000 AUD p/y + benefits
LocationUnited Arab Emirates
Job type Permanent
Discipline Data & Analytics

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.

Apply Now!