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Senior Data Scientist

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-09 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop, validate, and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning solutions for regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and risk management in banking.

Role type

Senior IC data scientist (compliance & financial crime)

Builds

Production ML models for AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring

Domain

Banking / Financial Services / Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, SQL, scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, classification modeling, anomaly detection, forecasting, risk-scoring, Model Risk Management (MRM) frameworks, banking regulatory knowledge

Preferred skills

Explainable AI (XAI), MLOps, model deployment and lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Design and monitor ML models for compliance and fraud detection; perform model validation, performance testing, and bias assessment; develop audit-ready documentation; collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams; implement model monitoring frameworks; support internal audits and regulatory examinations; mentor junior data scientists

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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