Senior Data Scientist

-; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a People Insights & Analytics Data Science Lead to champion the use of people data and advanced methodologies. The role involves driving decision-making through insights across various teams and developing predictive models. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and strong skills in data science and visualization. The position offers a hybrid work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning and development opportunities

Social communities and networks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in statistics and analytics within established organizations.
• Proficiency in data science tools and platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in NLP methodologies and modeling.
• Experience working with NLP libraries and frameworks.
• Experience in data quality control, validation, and linkage.
• Strong skills in data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced people analytics projects.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Develop predictive models for deeper data analysis.
• Partner with diverse business partners to deliver insights.
• Manage and influence relationships through storytelling.

Skills

Statistics

Data analytics

Data visualization

NLP methodologies

Machine learning

Education

4+ years experience in statistics and analytics

Tools

Data science tools

Cloud platforms

NLP libraries

Job description

Job Description:

Let me tell you about the role

The People Insights & Analytics Data Science Lead will champion the use of people data and advanced data science methodologies to drive decision-making at all levels within bp.

As part of the People, Culture & Communications (PC&C) team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering data-driven insights and solutions to support bp's strategic objectives.

You will be a committed Data Scientist with a curious mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and eager to experiment with innovative approaches. Your strong background in analyzing and interpreting data to develop actionable insights and test hypotheses will be key to your success. With a remit that extends beyond PC&C to partners across Communications & External Advocacy (C&EA), Ethics & Compliance (E&C), and Safety & Operations (S&O), you’ll need deep people analytics expertise, and exceptional storytelling skills.

Within a passionate and collaborative environment, you will work to raise the analytics capabilities of HR teams, business leaders, and bp's thriving analytics community.

What you will deliver

• Sophisticated Analytics and Research:
• Design and implement advanced people analytics projects to address hypotheses.
• Apply strong statistical and machine learning techniques to derive actionable insights that drive business outcomes.
• Develop predictive models and leverage machine learning capabilities for deeper data analysis.
• Partner with diverse business partners across PC&C, C&EA, E&C, and S&O to deliver high-impact insights.
• Manage and influence relationships, optimally communicating findings through compelling storytelling.

What you will need to be successful

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in statistics and analytics within established organizations.
• Proficiency in data science tools and platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in NLP methodologies and modeling.
• Experience working with NLP libraries and frameworks.
• Experience in data quality control, validation, and linkage, with a clear understanding of data protection principles.
• Strong skills in data visualization and the ability to produce clear graphical representations.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet! We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people's lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued.
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks.
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path.
• Life and health insurance, medical care package.
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.