Senior Data Scientist

Sedgwick; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in Kuala Lumpur to develop and implement data-driven solutions across the business. You will build, deploy, and monitor models, mentor junior team members, and translate business questions into actionable analytics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights, ensure robust data storytelling, and stay current with trends in data science and insurance analytics.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Data Science or Computer Science.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modelling and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python, R and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical mentoring and code reviews for junior team members.
• Design, deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends and insights with data storytelling.
• Lead technical solution design for data science initiatives.
• Support data science POC and use-case development with business value estimation.
• Develop predictive models to enhance claims management and customer experience.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Translate inquiries into experimental designs to test hypotheses.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Data Science/CS degree

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Senior Data Scientist

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing data-driven solutions to support various functions across the company. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex datasets, build predictive models, and provide actionable insights that drive business strategy and operations.

• Provide technical mentoring and code reviews for junior team members.
• Design, deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns and insights, with data storytelling
• Lead technical solution design for data science initiatives
• Support data science POC and use case development, with commercial business value estimation
• Develop and implement predictive models to enhance claim management, customer experience, quality assurance and other aspects of the business
• Collaborate with leaders and other stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions
• Liaise with the leadership team on translating general enquires into experimental designs to test hypotheses and improve decision-making processes
• Communicate findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports and presentations
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning and general tech trends that would be applicable in Insurance
• Ensure adherence to good practices and maintain thorough documentation throughout the projects lifecycle
• Assist the team in raising awareness to Data Science and Advanced Analytics throughout the business, showcasing they might benefit from it
• Support the reporting function of the team by building and maintaining reports in PBI and SSRS, and responding to requests for data

Person Specification:

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field (e.g. Data Science, Computer Science)
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modelling and machine learning
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and SQL
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, tensorflow, keras, time series etc)
• Experience with visualization tools (ggplot, plotly, matplotlib, seaborn, etc))
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively
• Excellent communication skills, being able to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of best practice
• Attention to detail