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Data Scientist - AI Specialist (Trading Focus) - Relocate To Saudi Arabia

Data Science and AI Full–time
ID: #10042
Posted: 2026-02-27
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• Please note, this position will require relocation to Saudi Arabia, therefore we are interested to speak to international applicants open to considering relocation options. Data Scientist - AI Specialist (Trading Focus) We are working with a leading trading company that is seeking a Data Scientist to deliver advanced AI and data-science solutions that enhance trading performance, risk management, and operational efficiency. This role combines hands-on machine-learning delivery with AI strategy and business partnership, ensuring AI initiatives generate measurable business value. The role reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and works closely with senior leadership, traders, risk managers, and technology teams. Key Responsibilities • Define and execute the AI and data science roadmap aligned to trading, risk, and operational priorities • Identify, shape, and prioritise high-value AI use cases with business stakeholders • Design, build, and deploy machine-learning and advanced analytics models into production • Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering on large, complex datasets • Integrate models into operational and trading systems, including SAP ETRM where applicable • Ensure models are explainable, reliable, and continuously monitored in production • Track and report business value, KPIs, and performance of AI initiatives • Apply AI governance, model risk, and responsible AI standards • Drive adoption of AI solutions through close collaboration with business and technology teams Technical Skills • Exposure to trading platforms, risk systems, and SAP ETRM • Strong hands-on expertise in Python (and/or R) • Advanced knowledge of Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, and statistical modelling • Experience with time-series, optimisation, forecasting, NLP, or risk models • Familiarity with big data and distributed computing (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) • Experience with cloud ML platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD, model deployment, and monitoring • Understanding of data architecture, governance, and security Experience • 5–10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics in trading environments. • Proven track record of deploying ML models into production. • Experience delivering measurable business value from data and AI. • Exposure to AI governance, model risk management, or regulated environments Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field • MBA or business education is a plus Location & Compensation • Based at the global HQ in Saudi Arabia, with international exposure • Full relocation package provided for international applicants, including visa, housing support, schooling, and mobility support.

Hard Skills 17
Skill Source Confidence
Statistical Modeling llm_hard
100%
Scikit-learn llm_hard
100%
NLP llm_hard
100%
Model Deployment llm_hard
100%
MLOps llm_hard
100%
Time Series Analysis llm_hard
100%
Forecasting llm_hard
100%
Python llm_hard
100%
Pandas llm_hard
100%
NumPy llm_hard
100%
R llm_hard
80%
AWS (SageMaker, EC2, S3) llm_hard
80%
Azure ML llm_hard
80%
Google Cloud AI llm_hard
80%
Apache Spark llm_hard
80%
Hadoop llm_hard
80%
Distributed Computing llm_hard
80%
Soft Skills 9
Skill Source Confidence
Cross-Functional Communication llm_soft
100%
Stakeholder Communication llm_soft
100%
Collaboration llm_soft
100%
Problem-Solving llm_soft
100%
Analytical Thinking llm_soft
100%
Business Etiquette llm_soft
80%
Decision-Making llm_soft
80%
Adaptability llm_soft
80%
Learning Agility llm_soft
80%
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