Data Scientist, AI Lab

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Community initiatives

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking a Data Scientist for its AI Lab in Singapore. The role focuses on extracting insights from large datasets, building predictive models, and delivering GenAI-powered solutions that impact strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings effectively, and stay current with advances in AI, ML, and data visualization to scale impactful services across the bank.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, AI, Statistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science or generative AI solutions development.
• Strong programming in Python and SQL; experience with ML algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models to drive business decisions.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop solutions.
• Design and implement data visualizations to communicate insights.
• Architect, scale, and maintain reusable AI services and GenAI-powered applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, machine learning and generative AI.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science

Generative AI

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/AI/Statistics

Tools

TypeScript

Web frameworks

ML libraries

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Data Scientist, AI Lab

Why Join

Imagine being part of a team that uses data to drive business decisions and create a competitive edge for OCBC. As a Data Scientist, you'll have the opportunity to work with large datasets, develop predictive models, and provide insights that inform strategic decision-making. You'll be part of a team that's passionate about using data to make a difference.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be able to extract insights from complex data sets, communicate your findings effectively to stakeholders, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You'll need to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, machine learning, generative AI, and be able to apply these skills to drive business outcomes.

What you do

• Develop and deploy predictive models to drive business decisions
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and patterns
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop solutions
• Design and implement data visualizations to communicate insights
• Architect, scale, and maintain reusable AI services and GenAI-powered applications
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, machine learning and generative AI

Who you are

• A degree in Computer Science, AI, Statistics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in data science or generative AI solutions development
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and data modeling techniques
• Proficiency in TypeScript or modern web frameworks is a strong plus for building end-to-end AI applications
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A passion for using data to drive business decisions

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Your Opportunity Starts Here

Your Opportunity Starts Here

Your Opportunity Starts Here

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.