AI Lab / Center of Excellence Consultant - 6 months - On site - Octopus by RTG

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  • Riyadh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
  • Apply easily
About Octopus by RTGOctopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly capable AI Consultant (Manager level or above) to support the Data & AI Lead in establishing and operating an AI Lab / Center of Excellence (CoE) for SAB in Riyadh.Location
  • Based in KSA or willing to relocate
  • On-site presence required in North Riyadh, 5 days per week
The selected candidate will play a key role in driving AI innovation within the organization by supporting the design, development, and deployment of high-impact AI use cases across core banking functions. This includes enabling rapid experimentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering AI adoption among senior stakeholders.Key Responsibilities
  • Support the prioritization and execution of high-value AI use cases across banking domains such as risk, fraud, customer experience, and operations
  • Develop rapid prototypes, proofs of concept (PoCs), and demonstrations, including Arabic-language AI solutions
  • Manage AI lab environments (cloud platforms, GPUs, and sandbox environments) in alignment with internal bank policies
  • Ensure awareness and alignment with KSA regulatory requirements, including SAMA guidelines on data privacy, model governance, and security
  • Facilitate AI ideation workshops and engage senior stakeholders to drive awareness and adoption of AI initiatives
  • Translate complex business challenges into structured AI solutions with clear communication and compelling storytelling
  • Maintain documentation, reporting, and governance processes for AI use cases and thought leadership assets
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and technology partners as required
Requirements
  • 4–9 years of experience in AI, data, or technology consulting, preferably within the KSA or GCC banking sector
  • Strong technical literacy, with working knowledge of Python and cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
  • Proven ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders effectively
Nice to Have
  • Background in data science or applied machine learning
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools and platforms (e.g., Perplexity, Openclaw, Claude)
  • Experience working in MacOS environments

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