Data Architect - Australians New Zealanders Relocate To Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a seasoned Business System Analyst to serve in the role of Financial Data Scientist to join the Digital Solutions & Data Management Division of the Digital Finance Department.

Digital Finance Department (DFD) is responsible for the coordination development and management of information systems used in financial accounting treasury financial planning & forecasting performance management and the entire suite of digital solutions for the Finance Business line. Digital Implementation Division is responsible for providing program management services for implementation rollout and support of finance system solutions through digital technologies including advanced analytics Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Advanced Analytics technologies including Artificial Intelligence solutions and SAP solutions using Business Warehouse (BW) and Analytics Cloud (SAC). The department personnel are multidisciplinary professionals with key focus on Financial Applications functional experience and IT technical background.

The Business System Analysts primary role is to champion the identification evaluation design coordinate implementation and facilitate rollout of Artificial Intelligence centric solutions in the Finance organization. The analyst will also lead implementation initiatives where required in addition to managing post implementation support.

The successful candidate will:

• Pursue a robust value centric methodology to identify valuable opportunities enabled by AI/ML Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics Generative AI Chatbots and other technologies
• Leverage best practices to recommend and advocate transformation of finance functions with AI
• conduct exploratory data analysis leverage AI algorithms to derive value for finance functions such as for forecasting anomaly detection etc.
• Ideate AI solutions develop scope design and facilitate implementation of digital solutions and coordinate change management
• Engage in continuous upkeep and training of AI models to ensure integrity and traceability

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design develop and implement AIpowered solutions to automate manual tasks optimize processes and enhance datadriven decisionmaking in Financial Accounting Treasury Performance management and Investor Relations.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs translate them into technical requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Assess requirements related to Finance AI uses cases; Perform option evaluation; Provide support for implementation
• Develop and maintain machine learning models for tasks such as financial forecasting fraud detection anomaly detection risk assessment and investor sentiment analysis.
• Clean transform and analyze large datasets from various sources to ensure data quality and prepare it for modeling.
• Stay uptodate on the latest advancements in AI and machine learning identify potential applications for the finance function and propose relevant pilot projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and findings effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Participate in crossfunctional initiatives to integrate AI and data science into broader business transformation efforts.
• Organize and facilitate workshops with different users and consultants to document processes and drive transformation
• Lead the delivery and execution of key digital initiatives. Participate in solutions development through projects and programs collaborating with business and technology groups.
• Maintain support and optimize digital solutions.

Minimum requirements:

• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Statistics or IT from a recognized and approved program. Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g. MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g. CMA CFA CPA) is preferred but not required.
• You will have six to eight years experience in Data Science Artificial Intelligence and other related advanced analytics implementation of financial systems. Expertise in Python programming languages and libraries such as NumPy pandas scikitlearn TensorFlow or PyTorch is required. UI programming such as with React is required.
• Skills to leverage Google Cloud or Azure Cloud for advanced analytics is desirable.
• You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the various aspects of implementing AI systems in Finance including articulation and measurement of benefits evaluation of technical and execution options critical success factors and project risks.
• You must have project experience implementing AI solutions and will be able to analyze the business requirements evaluate and recommend technical options and support the execution process for implementing such solutions. Ability to get involved in hands on technical solution management is preferred.
• Willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia
• Australia or New Zealand native or currently living/working in Australia or New Zealand

Company Benefits:

• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• Company Incentive Plan: This is a broadbased annual and performance based incentive plan based on company and individual performance base salary and length of service during the plan year. The objective of this plan is to drive organizational performance as well as recognize and reward your contributions beyond the normal annual merit increases.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country. You have full flexibility to use this payment in any way you choose.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year. In addition youll typically be granted between 9 and 11 days of national public holidays each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service. The severance award is based on length of continuous service and final base pay. The severance award can be a substantial benefit for longer service employees.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status you may be eligible to benefit from the companys excellent education assistance plan for dependent children. This may include the option for them to attend companys high quality private schools or to attend international schools in the local community.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance: We have four communities in the Eastern Province where we provide quality accommodation in pleasant surroundings. Alternatively employees may obtain housing in the local communities outside of the Company communities for which we provide a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care: We provide medical care via our Johns Hopkins medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics. These facilities are among the finest in the Middle East.
• Free access to recreational facilities: You will have access to our extensive range of recreational facilities that include: private beaches tennis courts exercise gyms swimming pools golf courses tennis and squash courts and much more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Airconditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas to work locations local shopping areas outside camp the beach and our other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: you may enrol in a voluntary program providing term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 12 18 24 or 30 times your monthly base salary. Favorable group rates keep the premium low.
• Shortterm Disability: In the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury shortterm disability income benefits are provided. The benefit is 30 days full pay and 60 days at threequarters pay in any one year period.
• Death Benefit: Company pays an exgratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident and 12 months base pay if death is nonindustrial related.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement so youll have many opportunities to develop your career and expertise.

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