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

Discovered MENA
London
1 month ago
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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.

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