Strategic Data Leader

2 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain beBeeDataScience Full time 90,000 - 120,000
Job Overview

As a Strategic Data Leader, you will spearhead the development of intelligent, data-driven client experiences across our digital platforms. You will define and implement machine learning models for personalized investment recommendations, content targeting, and client engagement optimization. This is a high-impact role that thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience building and scaling personalization systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategy & Leadership
    Develop and execute a personalization strategy aligned with business goals and client experience vision.
  • Team Management
    Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers to drive innovation.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
    Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, engineering, and commercial teams to embed data-driven personalization across all client touchpoints.
  • Data Science & Modeling
    Design, build, and deploy ML/AI models for:
    • Personalized investment recommendations
    • Smart content curation
    • Behavioral and predictive analytics
    • Funnel optimization and conversion predictions
    Drive experimentation and continuous model performance improvement using A/B testing and data validation techniques.
  • Governance & Compliance
    Ensure model explainability, fairness, and compliance with relevant data privacy regulations.
Infrastructure & Technology
  • Personalization Engine
    Architect and oversee the personalization engine powering mobile, web, and CRM systems.
  • Real-time Processing
    Implement real-time data processing pipelines for adaptive personalization.
  • Data Quality
    Collaborate with data engineering to ensure scalable, high-quality data infrastructure and feature pipelines.
Performance Measurement
  • Client-Centric Insights
    Translate data into actionable insights to inform client segmentation, lifecycle management, and journey personalization.
  • Metrics & Dashboards
    Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure impact of personalization initiatives on user engagement and business outcomes.
Requirements
  • Master's or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in applied data science, with 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven experience developing personalization and recommendation systems at scale.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Experience with data platforms such as Databricks, AWS/GCP/Azure, and real-time data systems (e.g., Kafka).
  • Background in fintech, wealth management, or e-commerce personalization is a strong plus
About The Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and growth in a dynamic industry. If you are a strategic data leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

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