MCG Talent

About the Company

MCG Talent is a renowned agency specializing in marketing, communications, creative, and digital recruitment across the MENA & APAC regions. With office hubs in Dubai, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Colombo, they have a global reach. Their market knowledge and enthusiasm, have established them as a professional and high-level recruitment partner. They possess the unique ability to identify talent and transferable skills, opening doors to hidden opportunities. MCG Talent works seamlessly with both global organizations and startups, deeply caring about their clients' businesses and the long-term careers of their candidates. They continually strive to understand the culture of their client companies, ensuring a tailored and successful recruitment process.

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Company Name

MCG Talent

Job Title

Head of Artificial Intelligence

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Artificial Intelligence Role Summary: Lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise‑grade AI solutions that support strategy, research, communication, and client delivery for government and institutional clients. Own the AI stack, translate business needs into scalable systems, and grow a high‑impact technical team. Expectations: - Build and scale AI capabilities from concept to production. - Demonstrate commercial acumen by transforming AI expertise into scalable offerings. - Maintain security, auditability, cost control, and reliability across all AI services. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and oversee end‑to‑end applied AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, workflow automation, and data backends. - Translate strategic and research requirements into AI‑enabled systems. - Develop internal AI tools for research, insight, content, and knowledge management. - Define and enforce AI governance standards (security, auditability, cost control, reliability). - Collaborate with senior leadership and client‑facing teams to shape AI‑enabled propositions. - Lead, mentor, and manage a small technical team across multiple delivery workstreams. Required Skills: - 5–7+ years of experience in applied AI, AI platforms, or AI‑enabled systems. - Proven track record of deploying AI solutions in production environments. - Deep knowledge of large language models, APIs, orchestration patterns, and cloud architectures. - Experience leading cross‑functional technical delivery. - Commercial mindset with ability to scale capability into marketable offerings. - Arabic language proficiency is a plus. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (Master’s preferred). - Relevant AI/ML certifications (e.g., TensorFlow, AWS AI/ML, Azure AI, or equivalent) are advantageous.

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

20-01-2026

Company Name

MCG Talent

Job Title

Chief Information Security Officer (Dubai)

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Role Summary: Lead the global security function for a fintech infrastructure firm at the intersection of AI, stablecoins, and programmable finance. Oversee cyber‑risk governance, regulatory compliance, AI and digital asset security, DevSecOps integration, incident response, and operational resilience while building a high‑performing distributed security organization. Expectations: - Build and maintain an enterprise‑wide cybersecurity posture that meets global regulatory standards and public‑market expectations. - Balance technology velocity with institutional risk, positioning security as a strategic enabler. - Report to the C‑Suite and Board, providing clear risk assessments and incident materiality insights. - Drive continuous improvement through automation, culture change, and talent development. Key Responsibilities: - Own the firm’s cybersecurity and regulatory security program, including risk governance and board reporting. - Establish governance frameworks for agentic AI environments, securing programmable financial infrastructure and digital asset settlement ecosystems. - Embed security into engineering workflows using shift‑left practices, automated guardrails, and risk‑based vulnerability prioritization. - Champion modern cloud security across AWS and GCP distributed environments. - Own global Incident Response, Business Continuity, and crisis simulation programs for financial system failure and AI‑driven fraud scenarios. - Build continuous third‑party risk monitoring across banking and infrastructure partners. - Scale and mentor a distributed security organization, fostering automation, accountability, and innovation. Required Skills: - Executive leadership with a strategic, board‑level communication style. - Deep expertise in regulated fintech, digital assets (stablecoins), and AI‑driven financial systems. - Cloud‑native security specialization (AWS, GCP) and DevSecOps practice. - Comprehensive understanding of cyber risk governance, compliance, incident response, and business continuity. - Ability to navigate trade‑offs between innovation speed and security risk. - Proven track record building and leading high‑impact, distributed security teams. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. - Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or executive cybersecurity leadership training preferred. - 12+ years in Information Security, including 6+ years in executive or CISO roles. - CISSP required; CISM, CCISO, CISA acceptable.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

15-02-2026