Data Scientist

OCBC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Community initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing and growth support

Job summary

OCBC Malaysia is expanding its data science team to design and deploy AI-driven solutions, including GenAI copilots and recommendation engines. You will build scalable predictive and generative models, work with cross-functional teams, and translate insights into business recommendations.

The role requires 3+ years in data science or generative AI, strong Python and ML library skills, and experience with NLP or deep learning, plus exposure to big data technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science or related field.
• 3+ years in data science or generative AI solutions development.
• Proficient in Python and ML libraries; SQL familiarity.
• Experience with deep learning, NLP or RL; exposure to big data tech.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Curious, collaborative and outcome-driven with business value focus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy AI-driven solutions including GenAI copilots and recommendation engines.
• Build, validate and scale predictive and generative models addressing business opportunities.
• Explore agentic AI concepts to automate workflows and support decisions.
• Analyze large-scale structured and unstructured data to uncover insights.
• Develop data narratives and visualisations translating analytics into recommendations.

Skills

Python

ML libraries

SQL

Deep learning / NLP

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

A degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

SQL

Hadoop

Apache Spark

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Job Description

This is the broad job description of the job profile. Definitive job description should be reviewed and discussed between you and your manager. The Data Scientist will apply data science, machine learning and AI to solve business problems, generate insights and deliver measurable value across the bank.

Job Role

Design, develop and deploy AI‑driven solutions, including GenAI copilots, recommendation engines and RAG‑based applications. Build, validate and scale predictive and generative models to address business opportunities and operational challenges. Explore and apply agentic AI concepts to automate workflows, support decision‑making and enhance customer engagement. Analyse large‑scale structured and unstructured data across multiple business domains to uncover actionable insights. Develop clear data narratives and visualisations that translate complex analytical findings into business recommendations. Partner with cross‑functional teams to co‑create scalable AI and analytics solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Skills Required

• A degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in data science or generative AI solutions development
• Proficient in Python and modern ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn); familiarity with SQL
• Experience with deep learning, NLP, or reinforcement learning, and exposure to big data technologies such as Hadoop or Apache Spark
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Curious, collaborative and outcome‑driven mindset, with a passion for applying data and AI to create business value.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Company Overview

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly‑owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open‑architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.

Additional Note

Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.