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Data Scientist - Manager/AVP

OCBC Bank

Singapore

On-site

SGD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Data Scientist (Manager/AVP) to drive AI innovation. You will utilize structured and unstructured data to develop solutions that enhance business operations. The ideal candidate has advanced qualifications and experience in AI applications, including a strong grasp of Python and data technologies. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Flexible benefits
Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in AI and ML.
  • Hands-on experience in building AI model pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business units to create AI solutions.
  • Lead generative AI applications development.
  • Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines.

Skills

Python programming
AI and ML
Statistical analysis
Data visualization
RESTful APIs

Education

Master or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

Hadoop
Spark
FastAPI

Job description


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Data Scientist - Manager/AVP
Apply remote type Onsite locations OCBC Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR00002354
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.

About the job

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.

Role Summary

As part of the Group Data Office, you will play a pivotal role in driving AI innovation across the OCBC Group. You will work with vast volumes of structured and unstructured data to solve high-impact business problems, with a strong focus on generative AI applications.

In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate closely with business units to understand their challenges and translate them into AI and ML solutions, particularly in the areas of conversational bots and content generation.
  • Lead the development and deployment of generative AI applications that support monetisation initiatives across the bank.
  • Build and operationalise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and agentic AI workflows to enhance decision-making, automate complex tasks, and improve user experiences.
  • Partner with the Business Units trading team to identify opportunities for workflow automation, enabling traders to focus on higher-value, revenue-generating activities.
  • Assess, build, and operationalise AI solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Specific Knowledge

Ideally with a Master or PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or other quantitative field with more than 3 years of relevant work experience.

Solid understanding of software engineering design patterns and best practices.

Proficient in writing clear and effective Python code and model documentation.

Hands-on experience, building and deploying AI model pipelines into production.

Familiarity with model deployment via RESTful APIs with tools such as FastAPI and Ray Serve.

Experience with SQL and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Trino, and Spark.

Experience with chatbots and Elasticsearch is a plus.

Some experience in the use of CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Jira, Jenkins, GIT/Bitbucket.

Have a passion for AI and ML, and 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.

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.

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.

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