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Head of AI

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-08

Core

Define and execute enterprise-wide AI strategy to drive business value, ROI, and industrialization at scale within a modern bank.

Role type

Strategy-level Head of AI Enablement

Builds

Enterprise AI ecosystem, platforms, solutions, and operating models (AI CoE, AI Factory) (via careerplan.io/jobs/14-007-AC-C6A-head-of-ai-at-cbd)

Domain

Banking / Enterprise AI Strategy & Governance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Enterprise AI strategy definition, AI lifecycle management, AI operating model design (CoE/Factory), C-suite advisory, strategic partnership management, regulatory compliance, change management, investment prioritization, AI literacy development

Preferred skills

Advanced Master's degree (MBA/MSC), experience in global/regional banking, Big 4 or top-tier consulting background, experience with AI in regulated environments

Technologies

AI platforms, agent frameworks, enterprise architecture tools

Responsibilities

Define enterprise AI vision and roadmap; establish AI operating models and governance; manage AI portfolio and investment decisions; enable business units to adopt AI; partner with Risk/Compliance for responsible AI; report to executive leadership and board.

Seniority

Executive, C-level reporting