Lead AI/ML Engineer - (Fintech/Lending & Decision Systems) - Dubai OR Remote
The Opportunity
A high-growth, technology-led business is building next-generation, AI-powered lending and decisioning systems from the ground up.
This is a foundational leadership role—owning the architecture, strategy, and execution of intelligent lending infrastructure. You’ll operate at the intersection of AI, risk, and product, shaping systems that are autonomous, scalable, and grounded in strong ethical and regulatory principles.
If you’re motivated by building production-grade AI systems that directly impact real-world decision-making, this role offers both ownership and scope.
What You’ll Own
- End-to-end design of AI-driven lending and decisioning systems (data → models → decision engines → feedback loops)
- Development of agentic AI frameworks to automate and optimise underwriting, risk, and customer journeys
- Deployment of self-improving systems with continuous learning and real-time adaptation
- Technical vision and roadmap for AI within a regulated, high-stakes environment
- Cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Operations
- Leadership and scaling of a high-performing AI/ML team
What You’ll Build
- Intelligent risk and decisioning engines capable of operating with minimal human intervention
- Scalable data and model pipelines for high-volume, high-accuracy predictions
- Transparent, auditable AI systems aligned with regulatory and ethical standards
- Customer-centric AI experiences that improve speed, accuracy, and trust in lending
Your Background
- Led AI/ML teams in financial services or similarly regulated environments
- Built or scaled lending, credit, or decisioning platforms
- Deep expertise in machine learning and production AI systems
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management
- Ability to operate at both strategy and execution level
- Comfortable in high-growth, ambiguous environments
Differentiators (Nice to Have)
- Experience with agent-based systems or LLM-powered workflows
- Exposure to ethical AI and model governance frameworks
- Product or UX sensibility in customer-facing financial tools
- Experience scaling teams in early-stage or fast-growth environments
- Arabic or additional language capabilities