Hybrid Finance Data Scientist & Predictive Analytics Lead

ACCA Careers; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a data science professional to harness AI and advanced analytics, driving insights for improved business efficiency and decision-making. You will develop predictive models, design generative AI solutions, and manage data pipelines, requiring strong skills in SQL and Python. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with excellent stakeholder management and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This hybrid role is located in Penang, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science, financial analytics, or business intelligence.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models using machine learning algorithms.
• Design AI solutions for workflow automation.
• Build scalable data pipelines using tools like Airflow and Spark.
• Automate reporting processes and improve data accuracy.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and create visualizations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Accounting, or Statistics

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Airflow

Snowflake

Spark

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking a data science professional to harness AI and advanced analytics, driving insights for improved business efficiency and decision-making. You will develop predictive models, design generative AI solutions, and manage data pipelines, requiring strong skills in SQL and Python. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with excellent stakeholder management and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This hybrid role is located in Penang, Malaysia.