Head of Data & AI – FinTech – Dubai, Full Time

Head of Data & AI – FinTech – Dubai, Full Time

We are looking for a Head of Data & AI to join our client, who are a leading FinTech organization in Dubai. As Head of Data & AI, you will lead our client’s Data and AI strategy whilst managing analytics, data science, and engineering teams. Your role focuses on driving insights and innovation to support business goals and improve customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a robust AI and data strategy that aligns with business objectives, positioning data as a core strategic asset.
• Establish and enforce data management and governance frameworks to ensure quality, integrity, and security across the organization.
• Drive the development of advanced analytics capabilities to support data-driven decisions and deliver actionable insights to key business functions.
• Lead the creation of solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing data team, cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Assess and integrate advanced AI and data tools to optimize data processing, storage, and analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, marketing, and finance, to embed data solutions into business processes.
• Ensure full compliance with data protection regulations such as UAE/KSA PDPL, GDPR, and CCPA, maintaining top-tier standards for privacy and security.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of data initiatives, reporting progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of experience in AI, data management, or analytics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in the FinTech industry or similarly dynamic, data-centric environments.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to engage and build trust effectively.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, governance, and privacy regulations.
• Proficiency in advanced Data & AI technologies and methodologies, including (but not limited to): Machine Learning, Deep Learning, LLM, NLP, Generative AI.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a keen attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to simplify complex data concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Medical Insurance and Visa (candidate only)