Data Scientist, AI Lab (AM / MGR)

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is searching for a Data Scientist for their AI Lab. The role involves leveraging large data sets to solve business problems, developing machine learning models, and collaborating with business leaders. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, strong programming skills, and experience with big data technologies. This position offers a permanent, full-time schedule and opportunities to advance in the AI and ML domains.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models.
• Strong programming experience with a solid understanding of software engineering design patterns.
• Experience with technologies like Hadoop, Trino, and Spark.

Responsibilities

• Work with business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging big data.
• Develop and maintain machine learning models for business outcomes.
• Use MLOps processes and tools to monitor production model performance.

Skills

Data manipulation

Statistical modeling

Programming

Big data technologies

CI/CD and DevOps tools

Creativity

Strong communication

Passion for AI and ML

Education

Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other quantitative field

Tools

Hadoop

Trino

Spark

Jira

Jenkins

GIT / Bitbucket

Job description

Data Scientist, AI Lab (AM / MGR) (2400017H)

Overall Role Purpose

• Working within the Group Data Science, you will leverage huge volumes of Structured and Unstructured data to solve real business problems across the OCBC Group.
• You will work closely with business to understand their problem statements and transform them into ML and AI challenges when needed.
• You will work on a variety of problem from traditional AI and Machine learning to Generative AI problem when needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with business leaders across OCBC Group to identify opportunities for leveraging big data and Data Science to drive value for our customers and business.
• Develop and maintain machine learning / deep learning models to achieve the desired business outcomes – such as State of the Art Reinforcement learning system or RAG.
• Develop and maintain models in production. Set up controls and monitoring for the models.
• Use MLOps processes and tools to monitor and refine Production model performance and accuracy.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge

• 2 years+ of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models, ideally with a Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other quantitative field.
• Strong programming experience, with solid understanding of software engineering design patterns and best practices.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Trino, and Spark.
• Some experience in the use of CI / CD and DevOps tools such as Jira, Jenkins, GIT / Bitbucket.
• You have a passion for AI and ML, and you want to learn more everyday.

Communication & Soft Skills

• Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity to see possibilities within the data & translate into compelling stories, decisions, and actions for non-technical business users.
• Strong communication skills and drive to deliver business benefits in the real-world.
• Genuine drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

Primary Location

Singapore

Job

Data Scientist

Organization

Group Data Office - AI Lab

Schedule

Permanent, Full-time