Data Scientist

EastWest Bank; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training opportunities

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Metro Manila is seeking a Data Scientist to design and develop machine learning models to tackle complex business challenges. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and encompasses responsibilities from data wrangling to model deployment, ensuring impactful results for various applications. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field and proficiency in Python, R, and SQL are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years experience for junior roles, 8+ years for lead roles in data science.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL; familiarity with machine learning frameworks preferred.
• Demonstrated competencies in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine learning models for credit, fraud, and customer behavior.
• Conduct feature engineering and exploratory analysis on datasets.
• Validate models with engineering teams and deploy into production.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine learning frameworks

Data wrangling

Statistical analysis

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

TensorFlow

MLOps

Job description

About the Job

Location: Taguig

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Enterprise Data Office team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig with the role of Data Scientist.

In this role you will design, develop, and deploy machine learning and statistical models to solve complex business challenges, contributing to data products that drive revenue, strengthen risk management, and improve operational efficiency. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and real-time analytics, with responsibilities tailored to your level from junior support to executive leadership.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Design and develop machine learning, statistical, and AI models for applications such as credit, fraud, customer behavior, and operations.
• Conduct data wrangling, feature engineering, and exploratory analysis to prepare datasets for modeling.
• Validate models and collaborate with engineering teams to deploy them into production environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate problems into analytical requirements and present results in clear business terms.
• Participate in continuous learning, research, and knowledge-sharing within Communities of Practice, contributing to mentoring and capability building.
• Support enterprise data product delivery, compliance with AI risk management standards, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certifications such as TensorFlow Developer, Microsoft Data Scientist, or equivalent are advantageous but not required.
• Relevant experience ranges from 0–2 years for junior roles up to 8+ years for lead roles, with emphasis on data science, model deployment, and financial services expertise.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and familiarity with machine learning frameworks; knowledge of MLOps, model monitoring, and banking domain use cases is a plus.
• Demonstrated competencies in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership, with increasing levels of expertise expected across junior to lead roles.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth