AVP- Governance - Advanced Analytics & AI (Emiratised Role)

Job SummaryFor the position of Governance Strategist at our prominent bank FAB we are looking for someone with a solid background in data science techniques and governing projects end-to-end.To support the strategic objectives of the bank you will inspire and manage the creation of analytical solutions to enable data-driven decision-making on visually appealing and insightful reporting platforms.You will also create a strategic governance framework to optimize the success of projects and mitigate liabilities.ResponsibilitiesGovernance StrategyMaintain and enhance the project governance framework to comply with FAB & CBUAE regulatory requirements, optimize operational efficiency and optimize project success in terms of ROI KPIs, risk mitigation and stakeholder satisfaction.Enforce the implementation of this governance framework.Integrate data and/or projects whenever applicable to further optimize operational efficiency.Manage a line of defense team consisting of a QA/QC Lead, a Compliance & Risk Specialist and a Business Analyst ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of responsibilities.Set goals for members of your team and evaluate their performance on a regular basis.Collaborate with your team in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive model governance framework.Responsible for effectively implementing the model governance framework and coordinating awareness sessions for the department.Oversee the BAU tasks of your team which includes pre‑implementation validations and continuous monitoring of models in the areas of regulatory compliance, operational & ethical risks, model quality and financial performance.Serve as the primary liaison between the line of defense modelling teams, senior management and cross‑functional stakeholders.Translate your team's Quarterly Status Reports into a dashboard of actionable insights and present them to senior management.Stay informed of industry trends & emerging technologies and proactively identify opportunities to refine governance processes & tools.Stakeholder ManagementWork together with a wide‑array of business SMEs in order to assess their analytical needs, suggest creative solutions and agree on use‑cases.Regularly communicate with business SMEs to ensure internal customer satisfaction.Regularly provide project status updates to senior management.Technology Evaluation and InnovationKeep up with new developments and trends in data science reporting platforms and related fields.Analyse and suggest new platforms, programs and tools that will improve the bank's data analytics and reporting capabilities.QualificationsA bachelor's or master's degree in STEM or a relevant quantitative field such as economics or financeProfessional Certification in Banking or Project Management is preferred3 years of experience in applying data science in a banking industryA track record of developing high‑performing and well‑documented technical solutions in a demanding work environment and managing employees to accomplish the sameFamiliarity with database technology and languages such as SQLProficient in data preparation, statistics and the scientific methodProficient in Python/R, SAS or other statistical softwareFamiliarity with data visualization technology such as PowerBIFamiliarity with project governance/management principles and softwareKnowledgeable about financial products and banking regulations & processesKnowledgeable about Customer Relationship Management platformsExcellent reasoning, creative and problem‑solving skillsExcellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholdersExcellent organizational & documentation skillsRemote WorkNoEmployment TypeFull‑time#J-18808-Ljbffr