Senior Data Scientist

The Senior Data Scientist is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI and data-driven solutions that enhance business decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer experience. This role is pivotal in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing machine learning systems aligned with Jeel’s Data & AI strategy.

Location

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Seniority Level

Seniority Level

4

Employment Type

Employment Type

On-site, Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Comply with and contribute to the continuous improvement of Jeel’s data science policies, governance frameworks, and MLOps standards.
  • Ensure all AI solutions adhere to approved data privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical AI protocols (SAMA, NCA, GDPR).
  • AI & Data Science Strategy Execution
  • Develop AI/ML models to support business initiatives and automate decision-making.
  • Translate complex business problems into statistical and machine learning solutions.
  • Implement and manage MLOps pipelines for production-grade AI systems.
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies such as LLMs, NLP, and RAG for fintech applications.
  • Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Conduct predictive and prescriptive analytics to generate actionable insights.
  • Utilise tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Superset for interactive data visualisations.
  • Build and refine real-time analytics solutions using big data platforms.
  • Performance Optimisation & Cost Efficiency
  • Optimise model performance using distributed computing and cloud-native techniques.
  • Monitor and retrain models to ensure reliability, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Apply cloud cost optimisation strategies for scalable AI deployment.
  • Data Engineering & Deployment
  • Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using Spark, Kafka, Hadoop.
  • Deploy AI models via Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure robust data infrastructure (SQL/NoSQL) for AI solutions.
  • Data Governance, Ethics & Compliance
  • Ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance (SAMA, GDPR, NCA).
  • Promote responsible AI practices and ethical machine learning.
  • Maintain data lineage, metadata tracking, and governance logs.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
  • Partner with product managers, business leads, and engineers to define AI use cases.
  • Advise business stakeholders on the integration of AI in product roadmaps.
  • Contribute to cross-functional data and AI capability building.
  • Conduct retrospectives and apply lessons learned to improve modelling pipelines and tools.
  • Research and introduce new frameworks and libraries for accelerated data science workflows.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to their technical development plans.
  • Provide feedback on team code reviews, model accuracy, and experimentation design.
  • Produce technical documentation, performance dashboards, and executive summaries.
  • Present model insights and data stories to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ensure all system designs and enhancements comply with organisational cybersecurity, data governance, and quality control standards.
  • Support cross-functional innovation initiatives and PoCs for AI-based product enhancements.
  • Engage in regulatory audits, vendor evaluations, and community AI events on behalf of Jeel.

Who We’re Looking For:

Education

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.

Years of Experience

Years of Experience

5+ years in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics.

Why Join Jeel?

A Thriving & Fun Work Culture

A Thriving & Fun Work Culture

We believe work should be exciting and rewarding, and we foster a collaborative and engaging workplace

Work on Groundbreaking Projects

Work on Groundbreaking Projects

Be part of major digital banking and fintech transformations in Saudi Arabia

A Powerful Network

A Powerful Network

As a subsidiary of Riyad Bank, you’ll gain access to top-tier industry connections and endless growth opportunities

Career Acceleration

Career Acceleration

Grow with us in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, where your ideas matter

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About Jeel Digital Innovation

Jeel Digital Innovation is not your typical workplace — we are an innovation hub shaping the future of fintech, digital banking, and emerging technologies. As a subsidiary of Riyad Bank, we combine the agility of a tech startup with the backing and stability of a major financial institution.

We work on some of the most exciting digital projects in Saudi Arabia and beyond, with a team of ambitious, forward-thinking professionals who thrive in a collaborative and fun work environment. If you’re passionate about technology, transformation, and making a real impact, this is the place to be!

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