AI Lab​/Center of Excellence Consultant On site - Octopus RTG

About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

We are seeking a highly capable AI Consultant (Manager level or above) to support the Data & AI Lead in establishing and operating an AI Lab / Center of Excellence (CoE) for SAB in Riyadh.

• Based in KSA or willing to relocate
• On‑site presence required in North Riyadh, 5 days per week

• Support the prioritization and execution of high‑value AI use cases across banking domains such as risk, fraud, customer experience, and operations
• Develop rapid prototypes, proofs of concept (PoCs), and demonstrations, including Arabic‑language AI solutions
• Manage AI lab environments (cloud platforms, GPUs, and sandbox environments) in alignment with internal bank policies
• Ensure awareness and alignment with KSA regulatory requirements, including SAMA guidelines on data privacy, model governance, and security
• Facilitate AI ideation workshops and engage senior stakeholders to drive awareness and adoption of AI initiatives
• Translate complex business challenges into structured AI solutions with clear communication and compelling storytelling
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and governance processes for AI use cases and thought leadership assets
• Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and technology partners as required

• 4–9 years of experience in AI, data, or technology consulting, preferably within the KSA or GCC banking sector
• Strong technical literacy, with working knowledge of Python and cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
• Proven ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders effectively

• Background in data science or applied machine learning
• Familiarity with modern AI tools and platforms (e.g., Perplexity, Openclaw, Claude)
• Experience working in MacOS environments