Senior Data Scientist

Zurich Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced data scientist to deliver impactful insights and manage data-driven projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in generative AI, pattern recognition, and a proven ability to work within dynamic teams. Responsibilities include collaborating with design and engineering teams, researching innovative analytics models, and utilizing advanced AI technologies. This full-time role promises a diverse environment and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in data science or proven experience.
• Advanced experience in pattern recognition, predictive modeling, and generative AI.
• Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product design and engineering teams.
• Identify and integrate new datasets.
• Execute analytical experiments across various domains.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns.

Skills

Pattern recognition

Predictive modeling

Generative AI (LLMs, transformers)

Data mining

Mathematics

Communication and presentation skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field

Graduate degree in Data Science or another quantitative field

Tools

Azure Machine Learning

Hugging Face Transformers

Power BI

R

SQL

Python

Job description

At Zurich, we rely on insightful data to power our systems and solutions. We’re seeking an experienced data scientist to deliver insights on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have mathematical and statistical expertise, a natural curiosity, and a creative mind. While mining, interpreting, and cleaning our data, this person will be relied on to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover hidden opportunities for realizing the data’s full potential. As part of a team of specialists, the data scientist will “slice and dice” data using various methods and create new visions for the future.

Objectives of this role

• Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to develop an understanding of needs.
• Research and devise innovative statistical models for data analysis, including advanced AI techniques such as LLMs and Agentic AI.
• Communicate findings to all stakeholders.
• Enable smarter business processes by using analytics for meaningful insights.
• Keep current with technical and industry developments, especially in generative AI and autonomous agent systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as data strategist to identify and integrate new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities, and work closely with the engineering team in the development of data products.
• Execute analytical experiments to help solve problems across various domains and industries.
• Identify relevant data sources and sets to mine for client business needs, and collect large structured and unstructured datasets and variables.
• Devise and utilize algorithms and models to mine big-data stores; perform data and error analysis to improve models; clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns, and interpret data with clear objectives in mind.
• Implement analytical models/machine learning, including LLMs and agentic AI solutions, in production by collaborating with software developers and IT team.
• Utilize Azure technologies like Azure Cognitive Technologies, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Bot Services to design, create, and deploy AI-based applications.
• Develop, fine-tune, and deploy large language models and agentic AI systems for automation, knowledge extraction, and conversational AI use cases.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in generative AI, prompt engineering, and autonomous agents.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in data science or proven experience.
• Advanced experience in pattern recognition, predictive modeling, and generative AI (LLMs, transformers, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, OpenAI APIs).
• Familiarity with agentic AI concepts and frameworks (e.g., AutoGPT, BabyAGI, CrewAI).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group that has several concurrent projects.
• Experience in data mining.
• Understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and operations research.
• Knowledge of R, SQL, and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java.
• Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) and data frameworks (e.g., Azure, AWS, Hadoop, RDMS).
• Analytical mind and business acumen.
• Strong math skills.
• Problem‑solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred.
• Able to multitask and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Professional certification.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

Let’s continue to grow together!

Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur

Schedule: Full Time

Recruiter name: Caroline Louis