AI Lab / Center of Excellence Consultant - 6 months - On site - Octopus by 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.

About the Role

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.

Location

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

The selected candidate will play a key role in driving AI innovation within the organization by supporting the design, development, and deployment of high-impact AI use cases across core banking functions. This includes enabling rapid experimentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering AI adoption among senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Nice to Have

• 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