Head of Artificial Intelligence

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading fintech company in the MENAP region focused on redefining financial services and building the future bank for SMEs. Since its founding the company has empowered SMEs and Freelancers by providing innovative financial and technological solutions. With operations across the UAE Saudi Arabia and Egypt the client offers a range of services including payment digitization and sales management through its entities. The company is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of AI to lead the development and execution of our clients AI strategy. This is a critical leadership role that will shape the companys growth and innovation by integrating cuttingedge AI technologies into our operations. The successful candidate will drive AI initiatives to enhance business scalability optimize internal processes and identify new AIdriven opportunities that align with our mission of empowering freelancers and SMEs with advanced financial solutions. This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the companys growth trajectory as we prepare for an IPO in the next 23 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• AI Strategy Leadership: Lead the development and execution of AI strategies ensuring alignment with the companys mission and longterm goals. Drive AI innovations that improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Team Leadership: Build lead and mentor a highperforming AI team fostering a collaborative environment to enhance performance and innovation.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with leadership teams and key stakeholders to integrate AI solutions across business functions driving AI initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
• AI Innovation: Identify and explore new AIdriven business opportunities to enhance products services and customer experiences.
• ROI Measurement: Measure the impact and ROI of AI initiatives ensuring that AI investments deliver measurable business results.
• Cultural Leadership: Promote an innovationdriven culture ensuring that AI technologies contribute to the companys mission and futureproof its growth.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced AI leader with a proven track record of developing and executing AI strategies that drive business growth. You will have at least 10 years of experience in AI leadership roles including 5 years in a senior role and possess deep technical expertise in AI tools and technologies.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute AI roadmaps aligned with longterm company goals. Experience in scaling AI applications and integrating them into business operations is essential.
• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire lead and mentor crossfunctional teams with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business Impact: Demonstrated success in driving AI initiatives that improve operational efficiency drive revenue growth and enhance customer experiences.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in fintech SaaS or other technologydriven sectors is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous housing and transportation allowances
• VIPlevel medical insurance for you and your family
• Performancebased bonuses
• Longterm incentive plans (LTIP) tied to company growth
• Leadership opportunity to shape AI strategy and growth
• Collaborative innovationdriven culture
• Access to AIfocused training conferences and development
• Flexible working arrangements and wellness programs
• High visibility and influence on strategic decisionmaking