Data Science Manager

Westpac Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Banking product discounts

Flexible work arrangements

Leave options (Culture, Lifestyle and…

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer initiatives

Job summary

Westpac Bank in Sydney is seeking a Data Science Manager to shape the future of audit through data science, ML, and AI. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a hybrid, permanent, full-time setup.

You will lead the development and deployment of analytics and AI solutions, automate audit approaches, and influence Group Audit’s analytics direction while coaching data and AI capability across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience applying data science, ML, AI or GenAI techniques to solve business problems.
• Strong Python and data science capability, including developing predictive and prescriptive analytics and working with structured and unstructured data.
• Proven experience leading the end-to-end design, build, deployment and monitoring of production grade ML/AI solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong data analytics experience using SQL, Alteryx and data visualization tools, with exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and Snowflake desirable.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex technical concepts clearly and translate analytics outcomes into practical business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of innovative analytics and AI solutions for audit.
• Help automate audit approaches and deliver meaningful business insights.
• Influence the future direction of Group Audit's analytics capability.
• Coach and uplift data and AI capability across Group Audit.
• Build trusted relationships across audit, risk, technology and compliance teams.

Skills

Data science experience

Python

Predictive analytics

Structured data handling

Unstructured data handling

ML lifecycle leadership

SQL

Alteryx

Data visualization

Azure

Snowflake

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Job description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Data Science Manager

What’s the role?

Ready to help shape the future of audit through data science, machine learning and AI? Join Group Audit's DCoE Advanced Analytics team and play a key role in delivering the advanced analytics and AI strategy across the Group.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Sydney, with applications from Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide also considered, and hybrid working arrangements available.

In this role, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands on delivery, identifying opportunities where machine learning, AI, GenAI and advanced analytics can improve assurance, uncover emerging risks and deliver meaningful business insights.

You’ll lead the development and deployment of innovative analytics and AI solutions, help automate audit approaches, influence the future direction of Group Audit's analytics capability, and build trusted relationships across audit, risk, technology and compliance teams. You’ll also contribute to coaching and uplifting data and AI capability across Group Audit.

What do I need?

• Experience applying data science, machine learning, AI or GenAI techniques to solve business problems, ideally within audit, risk, financial services or consulting environments
• Strong Python and data science capability, including developing predictive and prescriptive analytics and working with structured and unstructured data
• Proven experience leading the end-to-end design, build, deployment and monitoring of production grade machine learning, AI or GenAI solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong data analytics experience using SQL, Alteryx and data visualisation tools, with exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and Snowflake desirable
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex technical concepts clearly and translate analytics outcomes into practical business recommendations

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

Create your future today

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.

We may close this job advertisement earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.