SVP/Senior Director of Data Science - GenAI (relocate toUAE, tax free)...

Job Description 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.