Corporate Data Scientist

Purpose:

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and enhance operational efficiency across the Group.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions, analytical models, and AI-powered products.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence solutions, including predictive, forecasting, classification, clustering, and anomaly detection models, analytical tools, and business applications that support strategic and operational objectives.
3. Analyse structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, correlations, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
4. Apply statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimentation techniques to evaluate business problems, validate assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
5. Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, datasets, and support data assets to ensure the availability, quality, integrity, and consistency of information used for analytical and AI solutions.
6. Collaborate with technology and business teams to design, develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain data science solutions, ensuring effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with established technology, information security, and data governance standards.
7. Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of analytical models and AI solutions, establish appropriate success measures, and implement enhancements where required.
8. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and techniques in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics, and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
9. Ensure compliance with all applicable AML/CTF rules and regulations as required in the conduct of the role.
10. Ensure timely completion of all relevant AML/CTF training provided by the Group.
11. Ensure response to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries in a timely manner.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
2. 0 – 2 years experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, or related disciplines.
3. Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, predictive modelling, and data mining methodologies.
4. Experience working with Python and relevant data science and machine learning frameworks.
5. Experience working with cloud-based analytics and artificial intelligence platforms, including Azure AI Services or similar technologies.
6. Experience in data preparation, feature engineering, data visualization, and exploratory data analysis.
7. Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies, including generative AI and large language models.
8. Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases and data management principles.
9. Understanding of software development, system integration, and deployment practices.
10. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
11. Good command of Arabic and English.
12. Able to build partnerships and work well within a team.
13. Ensure deliverables are always of a high quality.
14. Able to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.

Thank you for your interest in applying to EFG Holding. Due to the high volume of applications/interest, please note that we are only able to respond directly to applicants that are shortlisted for interviews.