Senior Manager, Data Analytics Solutions

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Flexible working options

Annual leave and sabbatical

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Standard Chartered is looking for a Senior Manager – Data Solutions & Analytics based in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves leading analytics initiatives to enhance client services and deliver AI/ML models for strategic data projects.

Candidates should possess over 8 years of data science experience, along with strong skills in Python, SQL, and machine learning. The role offers flexibility and various benefits aimed at supporting staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years work experience in data science domain.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytics solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of digital banking and commercial banking products.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform data analysis and develop AI/ML models.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data Science

Machine learning

Statistical techniques

Python / R / PySpark

SQL

Hadoop

Alteryx / DataIKU

Education

University Degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline

8+ years experience in data Science

Job description

Job Summary

Leading the way in International Banking. We support the people and companies driving investment, trade and wealth creation across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. And our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise – here for good.

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager – Data Solutions & Analytics to contribute to the data Science projects across Corporate, Commercial and Investment Banking (CIB). The role is at Senior Manager in the Transaction Banking team of CIB based in Bangalore. Innovative big data and machine learning solutions are a key priority for the Bank as part of investments in creating value‑add services for clients, creating, or joining new consortiums and enabling new business models. This role is to contribute to the development of data Science projects.

Strategic data initiatives in CCIB create differentiated digital capabilities for clients to access the Bank's transactional services in over 50 markets efficiently and securely. This includes internet and mobile banking for global business clients, direct integration options, and services through third parties.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Work with Transaction Banking stakeholders and partners to develop analytics solutions to create significant value for internal and external customers.
• Engage with cross functional teams across product, sales, risk and operations for successful deployment of data analytics solutions.
• Perform detailed data analysis and develop AI/ML models, rules and algorithms from structured and unstructured based on the project requirement.
• Develop dynamic dashboard to visualize the data insight for easy consumption by business stakeholders.
• Work with technology team to define the data structure and DQ framework to maintain the quality and the accuracy of the data.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactive management of any roadblock / challenges.
• Ensuring data analytics solutions are compliant to internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. data access policies). Partner with CIB Platforms team to ensure adherence to target architecture.
• Experienced working in an offshore model is required since role will be based in Bangalore with business stakeholders in Singapore and other overseas locations.
• Prior experience in Commercial Banking domain is must.

Business

CIB

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

• TB, CIB Business

Skills and Experience

• Data Science
• Machine learning
• Statistical techniques
• Python / R / PySpark
• SQL
• Hadoop
• Alteryx / DataIKU (any)

Qualifications

Education

• University Degree or equivalent, preferably in computer science, engineering or analytical discipline, e.g. mathematics, statistics, IT, economics, finance, accounting.
• Minimum 8+ years working experience in data Science domain, preferably in consultancy or financial industry.
• Ability to translate the business problems and requirements into analytics solutions.
• In depth knowledge of digital banking, commercial banking products and the overall industry a strong plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Self‑motivated. Can‑do spirit.

Languages

English

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Manages Ambiguity
• Decision Quality
• Technical Competencies: This is a generic competency to evaluate candidate on role‑specific technical skills and requirements.
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Strategic Mindset

What We Offer

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and all sorts of self‑help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.