Data Scientist – Hybrid Role in Asia | Impactful Analytics

QBE Asia; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Data Analyst in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role focuses on leveraging scientific principles and data-driven analytics to enhance business performance. Candidates should possess strong experience in R, Python, and managing large datasets, along with excellent collaboration skills. A quantitative degree is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and well-being programs.

Benefits

Flex and hybrid working options

Work from home policy

Well-being programs

Medical benefits

Access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

Additional family care leaves

Study leave

Marriage leave

Internal appreciation program

Qualifications

• Experience in producing insights from large datasets.
• Analytics experience with R, Python, Spark.
• Collaborative programming project experience.
• Comfortable in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine analytical use cases with internal business customers.
• Translate between business and analytical problems.
• Ensure compliance with QBE policies and procedures.
• Act as a Machine Learning expert to support Data & Analytics colleagues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

R Programming

Communication

Collaboration Tools

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor to Postgraduate Degree in a Quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

Spark

Job description

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Data Analyst in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role focuses on leveraging scientific principles and data-driven analytics to enhance business performance. Candidates should possess strong experience in R, Python, and managing large datasets, along with excellent collaboration skills. A quantitative degree is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and well-being programs.