Head of AI

Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider based in Singapore is seeking a dynamic leader to head their AI team. This role involves developing and executing AI strategies, collaborating with local and regional stakeholders, and managing a skilled team of data scientists. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics, as well as expertise in various programming languages and BI tools. Join a company that supports your growth in a flexible and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible environment

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of increasing experience in data science and advanced analytics.
• Deep expertise in machine learning and AI concepts.
• Ability to mentor a team and drive talent management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Singapore AI strategy.
• Manage and lead data scientists and engineers for AI services.
• Collaborate with partners to implement machine learning models.

Skills

Machine learning

Data visualization

Data analytics

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Collaborative working style

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, math, economics or business

Master’s degree

Tools

Python

SQL

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic leader to head our Singapore AI team and lead us through the next phase of data-driven transformation across the organization. Reporting to the Chief AI Officer, Asia and the Chief Marketing Officer, Singapore, you will work closely with local and regional stakeholders to shape and lead our overall AI aspiration within the Singapore business.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Singapore AI strategy, including identifying and prioritizing use cases, capturing data, enhancing data, and cleansing data, while collaborating closely with local and regional data offices.
• Work directly with the Singapore Executive team and Manulife partners to drive through leadership on how to leverage AI and data to improve business objectives and value metrics.
• Manage a team of Senior Data Scientists, Data Scientists, and ML Engineers to build and support AI services across multiple functional domains for our Singapore business.
• Collaborate with Data engineers and IT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain a deep understanding of source data and harness large datasets to prepare and optimize data for priority use cases.
• Collaborate directly with key business partners to unlock greater value with the deployment of AI.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning models to tackle complex business challenges, utilizing a diverse range of algorithms and techniques.
• Work closely with partners to gather requirements, design data models, and deploy customized solutions.
• Take charge of talent management, coaching, and team building.
• Standardize processes, techniques, and tools as best practices for data scientists within the team and globally through best practice sharing.
• Drive the adoption of use cases to facilitate maximum value realization for the business.
• Maintain alignment to regional and global modeling standards and governance processes to ensure appropriate use and continued performance of solutions.
• Innovate and explore creative methods to source and leverage structured and unstructured data.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI/ML.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees in engineering, statistics, math, economics or business (master’s degree would be an asset).
• Minimum 12+ years of increasing experience of data science and advanced analytics that directly align to the responsibilities of this position.
• Deep expertise in machine learning, data visualization, data analytics and some experience of AI, especially Gen AI development.
• Hand‑on expertise in advanced analytical solution development using Python, SQL, SAS etc., knowledge BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, Qlik etc.
• Knowledge of cloud service providers like AWS, MS Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, along data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake.
• Proven track record of implementing data science solutions at a large organization, collaborating across a matrix organization to achieve buy‑in.
• A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations.
• Excellent problem solving, strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Highly collaborative working style with the ability to build strong working relationships and influence.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Easily resolve complex issues by taking a proactive approach to analyses problems and generate solutions.
• An ability to role model Manulife’s core values and embrace these behaviors as part of their work.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.