Lead Data Scientist

TENTEN PARTNERS PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced AI/ML professional to develop scalable models that enhance wealth management services. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or PhD, possess 3-7+ years of relevant experience, and be proficient in tools like Python and TensorFlow. This position offers a competitive salary between SGD150K - 220K, comprehensive medical coverage, and generous leave benefits. Apply now by sending your CV to the provided email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical coverage

22 days annual leave + medical leave

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in AI/ML model deployment, preferably in financial services.
• Solid understanding of MLOps and scalable deployment practices.
• Proficiency in Traditional/Simplified Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable AI/ML models for investment insights and automation use cases.
• Collaborate with different departments to embed AI into strategic platforms.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Designing AI/ML models

Python programming

SQL proficiency

Creating recommender systems

Collaboration skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

An exciting role with a global financial services company. You will play a pivotal role in building, deploying, and scaling AI models that transform wealth management services, drive innovation, and enhance client and business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deploy scalable AI/ML models for personalized recommendations, investment insights, risk modeling, and automation use cases (e.g. KYC/AML).

• Lead the industrialisation of AI, ensuring models are production-ready, well-monitored, and continuously optimised.

• Collaborate with leadership to define and implement AI strategy, governance, and ethical frameworks.

• Work cross-functionally with Front Office, Investments, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to embed AI into strategic platforms.

• Champion a culture of innovation by mentoring peers and promoting an “AI-everywhere” mindset across the organisation.

• Ensure data quality, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI usage aligned with global standards.

• Stay ahead of the curve by applying cutting-edge AI techniques, including Generative AI, RAG, and advanced recommendation systems.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.

• 3–7+ years of experience designing and deploying AI/ML models, ideally in financial services or tech environments.

• Proficient in Python, SQL, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Sklearn), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Solid understanding of MLOps / LLMOps, model governance, and scalable deployment practices.

• Expertise in areas such as recommender systems, portfolio optimization, risk modeling, and GenAI (prompt engineering, LLMs, RAG).

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Traditional/Simplified Chinese is a plus.

What’s On Offer

💰 Salary: SGD150K - 220K annual base salary plus bonus

🩺 Comprehensive medical coverage

🌴 22 days annual leave + medical leave

Apply now

Send your cv to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.