Associate Director, Data Science Trainer

About the Role Fitch Learning is seeking an Associate Director, Data Science Trainer based in Dubai to design and deliver high-quality data science training programs for corporate and professional learners. You’ll contribute to curriculum development, create engaging learning materials, and partner with product, sales, and client teams to tailor solutions. The role sits within our global Data Science Training faculty and requires regular office presence in Dubai.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver high-quality training programs in data science, analytics, and related technical subject areas for corporate and professional learners.
• Create engaging learning materials, including presentations, practical exercises, case studies, assessments, and supporting resources.
• Deliver training across virtual, in-person, and blended formats.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical, and accessible learning experiences for varied audiences.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Fitch Learning’s data science curriculum and broader technical training portfolio.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (product, sales, and client-facing teams) to support tailored learning solutions for clients.
• Stay current on trends and developments in data science, analytics, machine learning, and learning design to ensure content remains market aligned.
• Use learner and client feedback to continuously improve training quality, learner engagement, and program outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by contributing subject matter expertise to proposals, pitches, and client discussions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong subject matter expertise in data science, analytics, statistics, machine learning, or related field.
• Experience designing and delivering training, teaching, facilitation, or professional learning programs in technical subject areas.
• Confidence presenting to varied audiences and ability to explain complex concepts clearly and practically.
• Hands-on experience with relevant tools, programming languages, or data visualization platforms.
• Skilled at developing high-quality learning content that is technically robust and learner-focused.
• Commercially aware and able to align learning solutions with client and market needs.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and quality.

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering training within financial services, banking, capital markets, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with applying data science concepts to commercial, credit, risk, or financial use cases.
• Experience developing customized training solutions for corporate clients.
• Knowledge of learning design best practices across digital, blended, and instructor-led formats.
• A desire to innovate by bringing fresh ideas to course design, delivery, and assessment.
• An advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Compensation & Benefits

• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.
• Inclusive Work Environment: a collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.
• At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success.