Manager-Data Science

Overview

Join ADCB as a Data Science Manager to work with AI/ML to enhance core banking processes and digital journeys. ADCB fosters a diverse, inclusive culture where every voice is valued.

We are seeking an ambitious professional to join our team and collaborate with colleagues who aim to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Analyze complex banking products and services for strategic decision-making.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) to enhance core banking processes and digital journeys.
• Lead banking analytics projects to drive business growth and innovation.
• Design and deploy advanced AI/ML models to optimize banking operations and customer journeys.
• Build scalable ML pipelines using Azure AI Foundry or AWS SageMaker.
• Fine-tune generative AI models using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), Parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT), and multimodal architectures.
• Conduct A/B testing and statistical inference.
• Collaborate with engineers for containerized CI/CD.
• Monitor model performance using MLOps and LLM metrics (e.g., BLEU, ROUGE).

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in data science, with proven expertise in AI/ML, statistical modeling, and cloud-based deployments.
• Strong background in banking processes, operations, terminologies, generative AI, and MLOps.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions in a regulated, data-driven environment (highly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics) required.
• Master's degree or equivalent in AI/ML preferred.
• Advanced Python and ML development experience.
• Statistical analysis and experimentation.
• Machine Learning and MLOps.
• Generative AI and LLMs.
• Cloud-based ML pipelines (Azure/AWS).
• Data visualization and dashboarding.
• DevOps & CI/CD practices.

What we offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options: Flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities: Structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

We are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Banking and Financial Services