VP of Data Science - GenAI (relocate to UAE, tax free)

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SVP/Senior Director of Data Science - GenAI (relocate to UAE, tax free)SVP/Senior Director of Data Science - GenAI (relocate to UAE, tax free)

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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 deployingLLMs, RAG, and Generative AIat 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 aSVPof Data Scienceto lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, drive innovation inLLMs and GenAI, and oversee the full lifecycle of AI-driven products. This is a strategic role, requiring hands-on leadership inbuilding, scaling, and deploying AI models that deliver real business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead AI innovationwith a focus onLLMs, Generative AI, and RAGfor real-world applications.
Drive end-to-end development and deployment of AI modelsfrom ideation to production.
Build and scale an elite data science team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Develop and implement AI strategiesthat transform business operations and customer experiences.
Work cross-functionally to embed AI into core products and services.
Stay ahead of advancements inLLMs, GenAI, and retrieval-augmented generationto ensure cutting-edge solutions.
DefineAI governance, scalability, and commercializationstrategies for sustainable impact.

Your Profile

12+ years of data science & AI experience, with5+ years leading AI-driven product development.
Proven track record inbuilding and deploying LLMs, RAG, and GenAI-powered solutions.
Strong hands-on experience inNLP, ML, deep learning, and AI architecture.
Leadership in managingAI researchers, ML engineers, and data science teams.
Experience drivingAI adoption and commercializationin large organizations.
Background infinancial services, fintech, or AI-driven enterprisespreferred.
Degree inCS, 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.

Seniority level

Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionFinance
IndustriesInformation Services

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