Head of Machine Learning
Banking & Investments
On-site in the UAE
Permanent position
We are looking for a Head of Machine Learning for a financial services giant in the UAE.
Responsibility
- Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of GenAI, Agentic AI workflows, and advanced ML models
- Link state-of-the-art AI research and production-grade engineering
- Steer the ML vision and strategy
Experience needed:
- Proven banking experience
- 5+ years in leadership roles across Machine Learning, Data Science of Software Engineering
- Strong background in hands on ML roles
- Deep understanding of embedding AI microservices into high traffic web and mobile apps
- Hands-on experience with modern cloud ecosystems
- Proven experience designing and deploying GenAI architectures
- Awareness of responsible AI
- MLOPS & GenAIOps production deployment
Management
- Experience leading teams of 40+ (IC's & Managers)
- Scale the ML function
Education: Must have at least a Bachelors to apply
Package:
- Tax free salary
- Tax free bonus
- Tax free relocation cash allowance
- Education allowance for children
- Visa + family
- Medical insurance + family
- Flight allowance + family
*Due to the high number of applicants, only candidates with the relevant skillset will be contacted*
