Antal International is collaborating with one of the UAE’s leading government entities on a landmark initiative to modernize and strengthen the nation’s financial infrastructure.

This transformative program is driving the future of banking and financial services through AI, data analytics, and advanced digital technologies, including the development of next-generation AI-powered financial platforms.

We are now looking to engage exceptional AI professionals (UAE Nationals and Expats) to be part of this high-impact national transformation journey.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives aligned to FIT programme objectives.

Engage cross-functional stakeholders across technology, business, risk, and compliance teams.

Design and deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions within financial services environments.

Drive innovation across AI, data, and analytics capabilities supporting banking transformation.

Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks including AML, KYC, Basel, and data governance policies.

Support modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native and AI-enabled architectures.

Develop and maintain documentation, governance standards, and technical frameworks.

Collaborate with global teams to deliver standardized and reusable enterprise solutions.

Monitor performance, risks, and delivery milestones within transformation programmes.

Provide subject matter expertise within respective domain (AI, Data, Strategy, Platforms).

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in role-specific domain (AI/ML, Data Engineering, Analytics, Strategy, or Product).

Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Knowledge of modern data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, Hadoop, and Spark.

Strong understanding of financial services domain (payments, risk, compliance, core banking).

Experience working in transformation programmes or large enterprise environments.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to translate business requirements into technical or analytical solutions.

Understanding of DevOps, MLOps, or DataOps practices.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Familiarity with governance, audit, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, or related field.

Master’s degree or MBA preferred for senior roles.

5–15 years of experience depending on role seniority (mid to senior level positions).

Prior experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or consulting environments.

Experience in digital transformation or FIT-related programmes is highly preferred.

Relevant certifications in cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), data, or AI technologies are advantageous.