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SVP/Senior Director of Data Science – AI & LLM Innovation
Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) | On-Site
International applicants welcome – full relocation package available.
Lead AI Innovation with LLMs & Generative AI
A leading UAE financial institution is expanding its AI capabilities with a dedicated AI & Data Science team focused on deploying LLMs, RAG, and Generative AI at scale. With several AI products already in production and a roadmap to launch 10+ AI-driven solutions in 2025, this role blends the resources of a major enterprise with the agility of an innovation hub.
We seek a SVP of Data Science to lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, drive innovation in LLMs and GenAI , and oversee the full lifecycle of AI-driven products. This is a strategic role, requiring hands-on leadership in building, scaling, and deploying AI models that deliver real business impact .
Key Responsibilities
Lead AI innovation with a focus on LLMs, Generative AI, and RAG for real-world applications.
Drive end-to-end development and deployment of AI models from ideation to production .
Build and scale an elite data science team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Develop and implement AI strategies that transform business operations and customer experiences.
Work cross-functionally to embed AI into core products and services.
Stay ahead of advancements in LLMs, GenAI, and retrieval-augmented generation to ensure cutting-edge solutions.
Define AI governance, scalability, and commercialization strategies for sustainable impact.
Your Profile
12+ years of data science & AI experience , with 5+ years leading AI-driven product development .
Proven track record in building and deploying LLMs, RAG, and GenAI-powered solutions .
Strong hands-on experience in NLP, ML, deep learning, and AI architecture .
Leadership in managing AI researchers, ML engineers, and data science teams .
Experience driving AI adoption and commercialization in large organizations.
Background in financial services, fintech, or AI-driven enterprises preferred.
Degree in CS, AI, Data Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead AI-driven transformation in one of the Middle East’s top financial institutions.
Apply now to be considered—this is an ON-SITE role and requires relocation.
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Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Finance
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