AI Deployment Lead - Financial Services

2-4+ years of professional experience with meaningful exposure to both AI/ML and financial services (banking, asset management, private equity, or fintech).

Background in top-tier consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG), private equity, investment banking, AI/product companies (e.g., Palantir, Google, Amazon), or technical roles at financial institutions preferred.

Experience contributing to diligence processes, strategic analysis, technical evaluations, or enterprise AI deployments.

Startup or high-growth operating experience a plus; comfort with ambiguity and moving fast.

Strong technical literacy in AI/ML, with the ability to evaluate data pipelines, model strategies, and infrastructure at a high level.

Ability to discuss and assess technical trade-offs with engineering teams and translate them for non-technical investment and business audiences.

Familiarity with financial data, workflows, and the regulatory considerations relevant to deploying AI in financial services is a strong plus.

Executive-level communication; proven ability to influence senior sponsors, investors, portfolio executives, and enterprise clients.

Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to simplify technical details for non-technical audiences and craft compelling strategic narratives.

Low-ego, hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Commercial instinct and ownership mindset — capable of connecting AI opportunities directly to value creation and investment returns.

Experience managing agile product or project delivery cycles end-to-end.

Based in Abu Dhabi or Doha (or willing to relocate).

Willingness to travel within the region to meet customers, sponsors, and portfolio companies and oversee deployments on-site.