Head of Machine Learning - Banking & Investments

About the role

A financial services giant in the UAE is looking for a Head of Machine Learning for a permanent, on-site position. The role leads the architecture, development and deployment of GenAI, agentic AI workflows and advanced machine learning models, linking cutting-edge AI research with production-grade engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development and deployment of GenAI, agentic AI workflows and advanced ML models
• Link state-of-the-art AI research with production-grade engineering
• Steer the ML vision and strategy
• Manage teams of 40+ people (individual contributors and managers)
• Scale the ML function

Required profile

• Proven banking experience
• 5+ years in leadership roles across Machine Learning, Data Science and Software Engineering
• Strong background in hands-on ML roles
• Must hold at least a bachelor's degree

Required skills

• Embedding AI microservices into high-traffic web and mobile apps
• Modern cloud ecosystems
• Designing and deploying GenAI architectures
• Responsible AI, MLOps and GenAIOps production deployment awareness

What we offer

• Tax-free salary, bonus and relocation cash allowance
• Education allowance for children
• Visa and family support, medical insurance for family, flight allowance for family