Data Scientist

Allianz; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Culture

Hybrid work arrangements

Mentoring & global mobility programs

Employee Share Purchase Program

Job summary

Allianz in Sydney is hiring a Data Scientist to lead AI-driven customer outcomes, automate processes, and inform strategic decisions. You will design end-to-end AI solutions, select appropriate approaches, and implement robust production models with governance and monitoring.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and practical business impact. You should have hands-on Generative AI, LLMs, and agentic frameworks experience, plus strong Python and SQL skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Proven experience solving complex business problems with data science and AI.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs and agentic frameworks.
• Strong Python and SQL, across data engineering, ML, AI and model monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI initiatives to deliver better customer outcomes and automate processes.
• Design end-to-end AI solutions from data exploration to deployment.
• Monitor models for performance, drift and integrity and manage risk.

Skills

Python

SQL

Generative AI

LLMs

Agentic frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Math/Statistics

Tools

Databricks

Azure AI Foundry

Job description

DATA SCIENTIST | Data & Analytics | SYDNEY

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2026 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the way in utilizing Al techniques to enable AAL to deliver better customer outcomes, automate processes and make optimal business decisions which deliver real organisational value.

• Work with business stakeholders to understand the problem behind each request, define what success looks like and decide whether AI is the right answer at all.
• Apply human judgement to determine the best AI solution (rules, statistical model, LLMs or agentic) that best balances accuracy, explainability, cost and risk, not just the newest one.
• Design and develop AI solutions end-to-end, from data exploration and feature engineering through to modelling, prompt design and agent orchestration.
• Put models into production using systematic testing, quality assurance and ongoing monitoring for performance, drift and integrity.
• Understanding AI risk and developing and documenting solutions with the right controls and guardrails in place to manage risk.
• Track the business value of each solution after launch, and keep improving or retire models based on real-world results.
• Turning model results into clear recommendations that executives can act on.
• Coach and educate others in the team and across the business on data science methods, good practice and the value of AI.
• Collaborating across teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and sustainable.

About you

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, solving complex business problems with data science and AI in a commercial setting.
• You’re passionate about using AI to change how a business works, not just building models. You want your work to make a measurable difference to customers and to the organisation.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI, LLMs and agentic frameworks, including prompt design, building agents and evaluating their outputs.
• Strong Python and SQL, used across data engineering, machine learning, generative AI and model monitoring.
• Experience with Microsoft ecosystem including Azure AI Foundry and related AI services would be preferred.
• Experience working with Databricks (preferred)
• Degree in a highly quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics (or equivalent).
• You’re a strong problem‑solver who handles ambiguity well and delivers practical solutions that make commercial sense.
• You can explain complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and bring stakeholders along on the change.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Work-life balance: Enjoy our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, and tailored workplace adjustments, where possible.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well‑being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

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