Job Description

Data & Analytics Driven Organization: One Data Analytics & AI Function drive the vision to transform the Bank into a Data Driven Organization (DDO) using latest tools and technologies in Data space.

To lead and manage multiple data and analytics squads — Advanced Analytics (AA), Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Corporate Credit & Limit Management (CCLM) Data, and Marketing Campaign Data & Analytics — ensuring delivery of scalable, compliant, and business-aligned solutions. The role is accountable for defining the strategic roadmap, driving AI-enabled innovation, embedding strong governance and data quality frameworks, and enabling data-driven decision-making across corporate banking. As the primary link between business leadership, regulatory bodies, and technology teams, the Cluster Lead ensures high-impact outcomes that support revenue growth, operational efficiency, ESG compliance, and enhanced customer experience

Key Responsibilities:.

  • Cluster Leadership & Strategic Direction: Lead multiple squads across Advanced Analytics (AA), ESG Data, and Corporate Credit & Limit Management (CCLM) Data, CIBG Marketing Campaign, ensuring seamless delivery of high-impact, enterprise-scale programs.
  • Define and execute the cluster’s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate banking goals, enterprise data strategy, and regulatory priorities.
  • Digital Transformation Programs: Oversee the execution of strategic programs for corporate digital banking across regions covering solutions for Trade Finance, Liquidity Management, Payment Systems, and Collections.
  • Analytics and Business Intelligence: Deliver end-to-end BI solutions and business operational reports that support decision-making at the executive level, with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and actionable insights across regions.
  • Data Engineering and Technology Leadership: Oversee data architecture, big data engineering, and AI-driven models to unlock new insights and address complex business challenges.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with core banking, risk, compliance, and digital transformation teams to create and maintain a unified, agile, and scalable data model that supports GTB.

Stakeholder and Resource Management: Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables while ensuring a seamless execution of business-critical data projects.

  • Strategic Program Delivery :
  • Successfully deliver major initiatives across AA, ESG, CCLM, and Marketing domains, meeting timelines, budgets, and defined quality SLAs.
  • Ensure proactive risk identification and mitigation to avoid delivery delays.
  • Maintain full compliance with ESG reporting requirements, credit exposure governance, and marketing data privacy regulations.
  • Ensure zero critical audit findings by embedding compliance checks into delivery processes.
  • Deploy AI/ML solutions across domains to improve operational efficiency.
  • Achieve measurable reduction in manual effort and faster turnaround times through automation.
  • Improve key data quality metrics (accuracy, completeness, timeliness) across all domains.
  • Implement and monitor observability tools and lineage frameworks for transparency and audit readiness.
  • Strengthen relationships with senior leadership, ESG committees, marketing executives, and product owners.
  • Maintain high satisfaction scores through timely communication, clear updates, and delivery of business value.
  • Launch new high-impact data products or capabilities that generate measurable business value.
  • Drive efficiency gains or revenue growth through creative use of data and analytics.
  • Develop and upskill teams in AI/ML, streaming data, governance frameworks, and domain-specific analytics.
  • Improve retention and performance ratings by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
  • AI & Automation Adoption
  • Data Quality & Observability
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Satisfaction
  • Innovation & Value Creation
  • Capability Building
  • 14+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, and enterprise data platforms across on-premise (Hadoop, Cloudera) and cloud (Azure, Databricks) environments.
  • Functional expertise in corporate banking data domains including trade, payments, liquidity, revenues, risk.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and quality frameworks.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML applications in data engineering, predictive analytics, and automation.
  • Proficiency in real-time processing (Kafka, Spark Streaming) and graph databases (Neo4j).
  • Leadership & Strategy – Vision setting, roadmap definition, and squad leadership.
  • Program Governance – Managing multi-domain, cross-functional initiatives.
  • AI & Automation – Embedding AI/ML into business processes for efficiency and insights.
  • Governance & Compliance – Establishing and enforcing architecture and quality standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Influencing and collaborating with executives, regulators, and business leaders.
  • Technical Expertise – Guiding teams on high-performance, scalable data solutions.
  • Significant leadership experience in delivering multi-domain data and analytics programs in financial services.
  • Proven success in regulatory-critical program delivery (ESG, credit risk, marketing governance).
  • Track record of managing diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver strategic business outcomes.

Recognized for driving innovation and achieving measurable revenue and efficiency gains.


Job Details

Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://www.mashreqbank.com/uae/en/corporate/home Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry/
Sector:
Banking

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