Assistant Manager, Data Science

AIA Hong Kong and Macau; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an Assistant Manager in Data Science to enhance analytics solutions that drive better outcomes. The role encompasses executing data strategies, partnering with teams on analytics workplans, and applying machine learning methodologies to support business needs. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in data science, a strong programming background, and the capacity to implement rigorous analytical processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in data science-related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in programming-based analytics.
• Experience in building statistical models and machine learning algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical work contributing to business growth and customer experience.
• Produce best practice analytics solutions for business decisions.
• Research and experiment with advanced machine learning techniques.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Programming (SQL, R, Python)

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Master's in relevant field

Job description

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Assistant Manager, Data Science

Apply locations Kuala Lumpur, MY-AIA Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR-54315

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on.

About the Role

- To support on being the Centre of Excellence for analytics solution strategy to enable AIA’s vision of promoting Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
- To be part of the data science team to deliver analytical work with business execution that contribute to business growth, customer experience, productivity and optimizes efficiencies.
- Create valuable best practices that can be replicated in other markets.
- To produce best practice analytics solutions to support business decisions with measurable success to drive business growth and effectiveness.
- To deliver the analytics workplan with the Insights team and business users to ensure delivery of brilliant analytics work that meets the business pace.

Job Description:

• To create and execute the data science approach to support the long term and short term business needs, which will drive tangible business outcome.
• Partnering with the Insights team to ensure delivery of analytics workplan in a timely manner with brilliant quality work.
• This role requires candidates to have a hands-on approach and be the analytics technical expert who uses large data sets and strong in applying varieties of machine learning methodology / algorithms with different data tools in developing the models, running simulations & optimization.
• Being an analytics consultant for the business stakeholders and able to coach team members to recommend and deliver the creative analytics solutions for continuous improvements and solving business questions.
• Implement and manage a high standard of procedural documentation.
• Research and experiment with creative and advanced machine learning techniques and tools.
• Drive the collection of new data and refinement of existing data sources.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / Masters in any relevant field of study is required.
• 5 years’+ data science related experience.
• Advance level in programming-based analytics with experience in two or more of the following languages:SQL/ R/ Python
• Proven experience in building statistical models, segmentations, predictive and propensity models (e.g. clustering, predictive models, neural network, scenario analysis, conceptual modelling, hypothesis testing).
• Good understanding of design and machine learning algorithm principles.
• Good understanding of machine learning model management principles and practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary and competitive environment.
• Strong analytical skills, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to collaborate with other teams to drive positive outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Added bonus if candidate has experiences over Big Data platform (especially unstructured data) and deep learning.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive business outcomes.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

Do you believe in better?

At AIA, we don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everybody.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, we’d love to hear from you.