About the Role / About the Job
The Advanced Analytics Centre of Excellence (AA CoE) has been established to drive the ambitious advanced analytics agenda of the company. This center aims to instill a data-driven culture across the organization and deliver significant business impacts through various advanced analytics projects. As a Data Scientist within the AA CoE, you will be primarily responsible for scoping, designing, and implementing machine-learning models, collaborating with various stakeholders to create big data applications, and supporting business units in achieving their objectives. The role also includes mentoring junior colleagues and playing a key part in fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within the team.
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Core Responsibilities
- Deliver a strong roadmap of AA projects in collaboration with Business Units.
- Design and implement machine-learning models to support various business initiatives.
- Document reusable code to ensure successful artefact management.
- Achieve personal technical development and learning goals to enhance skills.
- Conduct knowledge sharing sessions internally within the CoE and participate in external meetups and conferences.
- Participate in and help plan cultural initiatives for the CoE.
Job Requirements
- Education:
- University degree in a related field.
- Advanced degree (MS/Ph.D.) in Computer Applications, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline is desirable.
- Experience:
- 6-8 years of experience in a data science role is essential.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Validated experience in defining analytics roadmaps and leading analytics engagements.
- Experience in machine learning, statistics, optimization, or related fields.
- Proficient in programming, particularly in R or Python.
- Experience with large datasets, simulation/optimization, and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, etc.) is essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with agile environments and working with multiple stakeholders from the business.
- Behavioral Competencies:
- Practical and action-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities.
- Promote an entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity within the team.
- Team player with a quick learning ability.
Benefits
- Join a recognized brand and industry leader in banking innovation.
- Opportunity for professional development and career acceleration.
- Competitive rewards, benefits, and perks, including a flexible work policy allowing remote work as needed.
