Head of Data & AI Delivery (GenAI & Agentic AI)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is seeking a senior analytics and AI leader to drive the design, development, and delivery of next-generation data products across the APAC region. You will architect cloud-native solutions on Azure and Databricks, translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps.

You will lead a team of analytics engineers and data scientists, collaborate with risk and governance functions, and champion responsible AI while aligning with enterprise standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, analytical, or technology-related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience delivering analytics, data engineering, or AI/ML solutions in banking, financial services, or regulated industries.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure, Databricks) and modern delivery practices (Agile, DevOps, MLOps).
• Demonstrated exposure to AI/ML product development, GenAI, and Agentic AI concepts.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Excellent communication skills - translate complex analytics and AI concepts into clear business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of analytics and AI products across the APAC region.
• Architect and deliver cloud-native data products on Azure and Databricks.
• Translate strategic priorities into analytics roadmaps, delivery plans, and backlogs.
• Drive analytics outputs beyond static reporting towards actionable, scalable data products.
• Manage delivery cadence using Agile or hybrid methodologies, ensuring milestones are met.
• Lead a team of analytics engineers, data scientists, and delivery professionals.
• Ensure governance, risk, and compliance for all analytics and AI solutions.

Skills

Analytics delivery

Product execution

AI/ML solutions

Azure Databricks

Stakeholder engagement

Agile / DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Power BI

Collibra

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is seeking a senior analytics and AI leader to drive the design, development, and delivery of next-generation data products across the APAC region. You will architect cloud-native solutions on Azure and Databricks, translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps.

You will lead a team of analytics engineers and data scientists, collaborate with risk and governance functions, and champion responsible AI while aligning with enterprise standards