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

> robusta · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · — · Posted 2026-04-15

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**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

## Requirements

-   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

## Apply

[Apply at robusta](https://apply.workable.com/robusta/j/525D0610FF/apply)

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