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SummaryThe Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing Finance House Group’s technology vision, driving the transition to a cloud native, API driven, and AI powered banking ecosystem. The role enables digital products, scalable platforms, and data driven decision making, positioning technology as a key driver of growth, efficiency, and customer experience.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and execute FHG’s enterprise technology strategy aligned with business and product priorities. Establish scalable, secure, and modern architecture leveraging microservices, APIs, and cloud native platforms. Ensure technology capabilities support innovation, agility, and long term growth. AI, Data & Enterprise InnovationDrive the implementation of AI across IT systems, platforms, and processes, embedding intelligence wherever feasible. Enable enterprise-wide AI adoption by building robust technology architecture and infrastructure to support AI solutions teams. Establish scalable data platforms to support AI/ML, analytics, and real time decision making. Define and implement MLOps, data governance, and model lifecycle management frameworks. Partner with business and AI teams to industrialize AI use cases across customer, risk, fraud, and operations. Engineering & Digital PlatformsOversee development and evolution of digital platforms (mobile, web, lending, payments). Implement Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to improve speed, quality, and reliability of delivery. Ensure systems are resilient, high performing, and scalable. Core Systems & Cloud TransformationLead modernization of legacy systems using modular, API led approaches. Drive adoption of hybrid/multi cloud infrastructure and platform engineering practices. Optimize technology stack for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Cybersecurity & ComplianceEstablish and enforce enterprise cybersecurity frameworks, including Zero Trust and data protection. Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and international standards. Strengthen resilience, risk management, and incident response capabilities. Ecosystem & Open BankingBuild API platforms to enable fintech partnerships and embedded finance capabilities. Support platform based models, including Banking as a Service (BaaS). Leadership & GovernanceLead and develop high performing technology, engineering, and data teams. Manage budgets, vendor ecosystem, and technology investments. Establish governance across architecture, delivery, security, and data. Strategic Technology PrioritiesEstablish a cloud native, API first technology foundation. Build enterprise data platforms enabling real time insights and decision-making. Scale AI adoption across the organization through strong IT architecture and infrastructure enablement. Enable intelligent automation and AI driven productivity tools. Advance digital platforms with embedded personalization and real-time decisioning. Expand ecosystem integrations and open banking capabilities. Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory alignment. Explore and implement emerging technologies such as blockchain, embedded finance, and digital identity. RequirementsProven experience in a CTO or senior technology leadership role. Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud, AI/ML, and digital platforms. Experience in banking or financial services transformation. Strong business and strategic acumen with the ability to align technology with growth objectives. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. 15+ years of experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles. Show more Show less

Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)Job Type: Contract / FreelanceJob OverviewWe are looking for Image Reinforcement Learning (RL) Experts to work on a cutting-edge AI project focused on improving image-based machine learning systems. The role involves designing tasks, datasets, and evaluation frameworks to enhance AI model reasoning and performance in image-related applications.This is a remote, project-based opportunity ideal for professionals with strong experience in computer vision, reinforcement learning, and AI model evaluation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement reinforcement learning approaches for image-based tasksDesign training datasets and evaluation benchmarks for image AI modelsAnalyze and improve model performance in image recognition and visual reasoningWork with machine learning pipelines for image classification, detection, and segmentationCollaborate with AI researchers to improve model accuracy and decision-makingCreate clear documentation of workflows, datasets, and evaluation methodsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related fieldStrong experience with Reinforcement Learning (RL)Hands-on experience with Computer Vision / Image ProcessingExperience With Python And ML Frameworks Such AsPyTorchTensorFlowOpenCVKnowledge of deep learning models for image analysis Show more Show less

MBZUAI is seeking an Executive Director to provide overall vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Institute for Agriculture & AI (IAAI). The Executive Director is responsible for shaping and executing the Institute’s mission at the intersection of artificial intelligence, agriculture, and sustainability. The role oversees strategy development, institutional management, partnership building, and resource mobilization, while representing the Institute to funders, government entities, industry partners, and the global research community. The Executive Director ensures the Institute’s long-term impact, relevance, and financial sustainability. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and VisionDefine and lead the Institute’s long-term vision, strategy, and priorities at the intersection of artificial intelligence, agriculture, and sustainability, in alignment with MBZUAI’s mission and global agendas.Translate complex agricultural and food-system challenges into AI-driven research, innovation programs, and scalable solutions with measurable impact.Position the Institute as a globally recognized center of excellence for responsible and impactful AI applications in agriculture.Institutional Management and GovernanceProvide executive oversight of the Institute’s research, infrastructure, partnerships, and operational functions, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and performance management.Establish and oversee planning, budgeting, and reporting frameworks to ensure financial sustainability and institutional resilience.Ensure alignment with policies, governance structures, and strategic priorities.Research Enablement and Cross-Functional CoordinationWork closely with research leadership, data engineers, technical teams, and operations functions to align infrastructure capabilities with scientific objectives and emerging research needs.Provide strategic input into infrastructure roadmaps, technology investments, and capacity planning to support the Institute’s long-term growth and impact.Partnerships, Fundraising, and External EngagementAct as the primary representative of the Institute to governments, donors, industry partners, and international organizations.Lead resource mobilization efforts, including fundraising, grants, and strategic partnerships that support research, infrastructure (e.g. HPC), and impact objectivesAcademic Qualifications RequiredA minimum of advanced degree in technology, development, agriculture, science, economics, public policy, or related fields.PhD is desirable but not mandatory where equivalent senior leadership experience is demonstratedProfessional Experience RequiredEssential:Proven senior leadership experience at the intersection of technology, agriculture, and development, ideally within regional or global, multi-country environments.Significant experience engaging at senior levels with governments, ministers, regulators, private sector leaders, donors, and international organizations.Strong understanding of cultural, political, and socio-economic contexts in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and their implications for agricultural innovation and technology adoption.Excellent communication, negotiation, representation, and public speakingskills, with the ability to influence across sectors and disciplines.Preferred:Proven track record in building, leading, and sustaining multi-stakeholder partnerships involving governments, donors, research institutions, industry, and civil society.Experience managing research-to-impact pipelines, including the translation of research outputs into field deployment, policy uptake, or scalable solutions.Familiarity with cross-cutting themes such as gender inclusion, climate resilience, and sustainability within agricultural innovation and development programs. Show more Show less

About Deloitte: When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:During your tenure as a Business Analyst, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:Team with others to produce high quality deliverables to ensure superior client experienceCollect, assimilate, and analyze relevant data and use standard processes and tools to help surface and support solutionsUnderstand basic financial concepts and able to research and find financial and business performance informationConduct in depth research and benchmarking analysis to provide clients and team with insights on best practices and bring forward potential solutionsApply structured thinking and frameworks to organize concepts, identify gaps, and communicate ideas clearly to team members Find and leverage a diverse set of resources that can provide team with insights and potential solutions and share findings with othersPresent an approachable and professional style while engaging and communicating with others in an effort to build lasting relationships across clients and teamsValue and consider the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of colleagues and clientsApply technology fundamentals to client situations and demonstrate basic understanding of new and emerging technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (“RPA”), Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), IoT, Blockchain and cloudUnderstand how a business operates and support in the development and/ or improvement of business processesLeadership CapabilitiesBuild own understanding of our purpose and values while exploring opportunities for impactDemonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and development; act as a brand ambassador to help attract top talentUnderstand expectations and demonstrate personal accountability for keeping performance on trackDemonstrate ability to own work and deliverables efficiently with minimum supervisionActively focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills internally and with clients Seek ways to provide informal coaching and guidance to peers and share knowledge and skills with wider audiencesRequired majorsIndustrial engineering, Electronics engineering, Economics, Systems Engineering , Computer engineering, Software engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, IT, Finance, Business Administration, Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, Business Administration, Information Systems, Business Management, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Management, Business Strategy, Motion or Graphic Design, HR, Management, Administration, Industrial Engineering, Marketing and System Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Financial Engineering, Language & translation and MathQualifications And Technical CapabilitiesBased in the UAE – UAE NationalUndergraduate degreeMBA or a relevant master’s degree or certificate is a plusFluency in written and spoken English, Arabic is a plusExcellent knowledge in MS office applications especially in PowerPoint, Word and ExcelExcellent communication and people skills, with a strong emphasis on team workingAbility to operate and understand excellent project and program management disciplines including production of project plans and key quality program deliverablesStrong administrative and numeracy skills and ability to analyze complex data with good attention to detailsAbility to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a deadline-oriented environment and flexible work hoursWillingness to travel (required) Show more Show less

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is one of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies, uniting millions of users on dozens of products. SDG solves the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG products redefine the way people interact and connect with each other.Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures in different parts of the world. This includes globally recognized brands such as DateMyAge, Dating.com, EuroDate, Dil Mil and Cupid Media. SDG has a presence in more than 150 countries.We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1000+ professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).If you like working close to the product, moving fast, and seeing your AI systems used by real users at scale, this role is for you.Your Main Tasks Will BeBuild and ship AI-powered product features using LLMs and generative modelsDevelop and maintain services and APIs around ML modelsWork with prompt engineering and model behavior tuning Integrate AI models into production systems and user-facing applications Work with multimodal systems (text and image generation) Improve AI quality, safety, and reliability in production Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams Run experiments and iterate quickly based on real user feedback and metrics Optimize performance, latency, and scalability of AI systemsWe Expect From YouStrong Python development skills Experience working with LLMs or generative AI systems in production Experience building APIs, services, or infrastructure around ML models Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals Experience integrating AI into real products, not just experiments Familiarity with fine-tuning approaches (LoRA / SFT) is a plus Experience with multimodal or diffusion models is a plus Ability to take end-to-end ownership of solutions Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment Ability to communicate effectively with both engineers and product teams What Do We OfferREMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;Vacation 28 calendar days per year;7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;50% payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;Corporate discount for English lessons; Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children); Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. Sounds good? Join us now! Show more Show less

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to support the project on climate resilience initiative focused on developing AI-driven tools for urban heat monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and decision support in Dubai. The GRA will play a central role not only in research activities but also in establishing and operationalizing the AI for Resilient Cities Lab, a new interdisciplinary research and innovation space dedicated to climate intelligence and smart urban systems.This position is ideal for candidates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fields. The role combines technical research, lab development, student engagement, and event coordination.Key Responsibilities1. Research Support & Technical Development Assist in deploying and monitoring field sensors during ground-truth validation campaigns. Assist in processing and analyzing satellite datasets (MODIS, Sentinel, Landsat) for Land Surface Temperature (LST) mapping. Support machine learning model development for urban heat analysis and spatial risk modelling. Contribute to data cleaning, feature engineering, and geospatial visualization tasks. Assist in developing components of the Heat Vulnerability Index (HVI). Support preparation of technical reports, research documentation, and datasets. 2. Establishment of the AI for Resilient Cities LabA major responsibility of this role will be supporting the setup and operationalization of the AI for Resilient Cities Lab, including: Coordinating the physical setup of the lab space (equipment arrangement, sensor setup, computing infrastructure, display systems). Assisting in procurement tracking and installation of hardware (e.g., environmental sensors, GPUs, thermal cameras if applicable). Developing lab documentation, safety guidelines, workflow templates, and onboarding materials. Supporting the creation of demonstration dashboards and visualization screens for visitors and stakeholders. Maintaining lab datasets, servers, and research repositories. Plan and coordinate urban heat and climate resilience hackathons, workshop, and trainings. Prepare presentation materials, lab demonstrations, and technical walkthroughs. RequirementsMinimum RequirementsEducation & Experience Currently pursuing or completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Urban Informatics, or related fields. Proven-track record of academic excellence Interest in climate resilience, urban sustainability, and AI applications. Technical Skills Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis. Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts. Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine preferred). Experience working with datasets and dashboards. Basic understanding of remote sensing is an advantage. CompensationA fixed stipend will be provided, corresponding to the qualifications and experience.Application ProcessInterested candidates should submit the following:A detailed CV highlighting academic and research experiences. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant skills. Two academic or professional references Any evidence of experience to support the application Academic transcripts Portfolio/GitHub (if available) Applicant should be based in the UAE and should have a valid residence visaApplication Deadline: 20 April 2026 Show more Show less