Head of Financial Data Intelligence & AI Banking Systems

Job Overview

Head of Financial Data Intelligence & AI Banking Systems – Saudi Arabia

Role Overview

This position is focused on building advanced financial data intelligence frameworks that power AI-driven decision-making across digital banking, lending, risk, and wealth platforms. The role exists at the convergence of machine learning, financial data engineering, regulatory analytics, and algorithmic governance, with responsibility for transforming raw financial data into strategic intelligence assets.

The mandate is not limited to analytics. It encompasses end-to-end ownership of data architectures, AI model governance, explainability frameworks, and the ethical deployment of algorithmic financial systems at scale.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-grade financial data platforms integrating transactional, behavioral, and alternative data sources

• Design AI and ML frameworks for credit decisioning, customer segmentation, risk forecasting, and anomaly detection

• Establish model governance structures aligned with regulatory expectations around transparency and explainability

• Oversee real-time analytics pipelines for digital banking and embedded finance use cases

• Define data monetization and intelligence-driven product strategies

• Implement advanced data privacy, encryption, and access control frameworks

• Guide the evolution of AI-assisted financial advisory and automated decision engines

Advanced Technical Requirements

• Deep expertise in financial data modeling, streaming data platforms, and cloud-native analytics stacks

• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling applied to financial services

• Experience with model risk management, bias mitigation, and explainable AI (XAI)

• Knowledge of regulatory data requirements and supervisory reporting frameworks

• Proficiency in designing scalable AI systems under strict compliance constraints

Candidate Profile

• 14+ years in fintech data, AI banking, or financial analytics leadership

• Demonstrated experience leading AI platforms within regulated financial environments

• Strong cross-functional leadership and strategic communication skills

• Ability to balance innovation velocity with regulatory and ethical rigor

Compensation Structure (Saudi Arabia)

• Base Salary: SAR 85,000 – 110,000 per month

• Annual Bonus: 30% – 45% performance-linked

• Long-Term Incentives: Multi-year data platform performance awards

• Additional Benefits: Executive housing allowance, education allowance, global conference sponsorship

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