Data Science Manager - Finance | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Job Requisition ID: 172222

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role

As a Data Science Manager(Finance) at Al-Futtaim Automotive, you will lead AI and data science initiatives that optimize financial performance, strengthen risk management, and improve business decision-making. This role focuses on advanced predictive modelling, financial forecasting, and portfolio optimization to create measurable impact across the organization

What You Will Do

• Build and deploy predictive models for residual value optimization, credit risk scoring, probability of default, and F&I leasing pricing optimization.
• Standardize financial KPIs and risk dashboards using statistical process control and advanced visualization tools.
• Generate financial insights through time series analysis, portfolio optimization, survival analysis, and risk modelling.
• Collaborate with finance and risk teams to identify and prioritize high-potential data-driven use cases.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, ensuring the delivery of scalable machine learning and AI models
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Advanced expertise in time series forecasting, regression, logistic regression, and random forests.
• Strong skills in survival analysis, neural networks, reinforcement learning, and genetic algorithms.
• Deep knowledge of portfolio optimization, risk modelling, and causal inference techniques.
• Proficiency in deep learning (CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers) and advanced pattern recognition.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and their impact on AI/ML model development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to translate complex financial models into actionable insights
  
  

About The Team

You will report to the Head of Financial Data Science and lead a team of Data Scientists and a Data Science Manager. The team operates within the Finance Department, playing a critical role in enhancing financial planning, risk management, and profitability through advanced analytics

What Equips You For The Role

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Financial Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analytics, data science, and machine learning.
• Hands-on expertise in advanced statistics, optimization, causal and Bayesian modelling, time series forecasting, Monte Carlo simulations, graph neural networks, and recommender systems.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, Databricks, and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, ARIMA/SARIMA, Prophet).
• Knowledge of NLP, autoencoders, transformers, NER, computer vision (OpenCV, YOLO), and model explainability (SHAP, LIME).
• Experience with MLOps, Git, and visualization tools (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage teams and deliver business impact.
  
  

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.