AVP, Specialist, Data Scientist, Institutional Banking Group

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking an AVP, Specialist, Data Scientist to lead GenAI initiatives within Institutional Banking Group. Based at One Island East, you will design and deploy AI-driven solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and elevate the bank's data science capabilities across production systems.

You will drive risk-focused analytics, pricing models, and AI transformation programs, working with cloud platforms, data engineering, and visualization tools while influencing

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in data science/ML/AI with enterprise-scale, production-grade initiatives.
• Expert proficiency in AI/ML model development using Python/PySpark and core libraries (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Hands-on GenAI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Dify).
• Experience with cloud/big data platforms (GCP/Vertex AI, AWS, Cloudera, BigQuery, Spark, Kedro).
• Advanced data visualization skills; Qlik Sense proficiency is mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic acumen, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy GenAI and Agentic AI solutions to drive digital transformation within Corporate Banking (IBG).
• Lead end-to-end implementation of AI-driven initiatives, including eKYC automation, workflow optimization, and intelligent sales-support agents.
• Develop and optimize advanced analytics models for risk screening and dynamic pricing to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems.
• Strengthen AI delivery capabilities by establishing robust development, evaluation, and deployment frameworks.
• Pilot emerging AI technologies and methodologies to advance DBS's AI transformation agenda.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Pandas

NumPy

PyTorch

scikit-learn

GenAI

LLMs

Prompt engineering

LangChain

LangGraph

Dify

GCP

Vertex AI

AWS

BigQuery

Spark

Kedro

Qlik Sense

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Statistics or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Python libraries: Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, scikit-learn

Cloud platforms: GCP/Vertex AI, AWS

Big data: BigQuery, Spark

Data orchestration: Kedro

Job description

AVP, Specialist, Data Scientist, Institutional Banking Group

As the leading bank in Asia, Transformation & Data (T&D) supports our management in the implementation of the Group's agenda. The Data Chapter, organized under T&D, is committed to creating synergies between data analytics functions across the bank, establishing centres of excellence, shared services, and reusable data assets, as well as enhancing career opportunities and the sense of community for data professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI solutions to drive digital transformation within Corporate Banking (IBG).
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of AI-driven initiatives, including eKYC automation, workflow optimization, and intelligent sales-support agents.
• Develop and optimize advanced analytics models for risk screening and dynamic pricing to support strategic business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and data engineers, to integrate AI solutions into production systems.
• Strengthen the bank's AI delivery capabilities by establishing robust frameworks for model development, evaluation, and deployment.
• Contribute actively to the bank's broader AI transformation agenda by identifying and piloting emerging AI technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in data science/ML/AI, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale, production-grade initiatives.
• Expert proficiency in AI/ML model development using Python/PySpark and core libraries (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Hands-on expertise in GenAI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Dify).
• Experience with cloud/big data platforms (GCP/Vertex AI, AWS, Cloudera, BigQuery, Spark, Kedro).
• Advanced data visualization skills; Qlik Sense proficiency is mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic acumen, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge business and technology teams.

Location:

One Island East

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.