Senior Manager | Engineering AI & Data | AI & Data (Financial Services)

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Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche. When you work for us, you'll commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We challenge ourselves every day to make an impact that matters—for clients, for our people, and for society. Our AI & Data team plays a crucial role in delivering outstanding value and solutions that drive growth and efficiency in the financial services sector.

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Conditions

• Open to travel across the GCC region (50-75% of the time)
• Flexible work hours

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 8-10 years of practical experience in data science or related roles
• More than 5 years of experience in the financial services industry or working with financial services clients
• Previous experience working on data-intensive projects and delivering data-driven insights to stakeholders
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Strong administrative and numeracy skills with the ability to analyze complex data with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Technical Capabilities

• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, Python, R, or Scala for data manipulation, analysis, and model development
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and deep learning frameworks
• Strong SQL skills for data querying and database management
• Familiarity with big data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Apache Flink
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for data storage and processing

Functional Capabilities

• Understanding of how business functions in financial services operate and how sector trends impact a client’s business
• Ability to design and implement AI solutions addressing complex business problems

Leadership Capabilities

• Strong emphasis on team collaboration and mentoring junior data scientists
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, focused on driving innovative solutions
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders