SVP/Senior Director of Data Science - GenAI

SVP/Senior Director of Data Science – AI & LLM Innovation

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. This is an ON-SITE role and requires relocation.