Senior Data Analyst

THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to transform audit processes with data analytics and AI. The role involves delivering enterprise-wide analytics initiatives, conducting deep dive analyses, and managing analytics projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in relevant disciplines, 5+ years of experience in business intelligence projects, and proficiency in data visualization tools and SQL. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to influence decisions using data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics projects.
• Practical knowledge in open source libraries like scikit-learn, numpy, TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Design and build visual analytics assets for audit decision-making.
• Conduct deep dive analytics to uncover patterns and emerging risks.

Skills

Data visualization tools (Tableau / PowerBI / Qlikview)

SQL programming

Statistical and machine learning techniques

Curiosity and passion for data analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in relevant disciplines

Tools

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

The Senior Data Analyst plays a critical role in enabling Group Internal Audit to transform audit processes using data analytics and AI. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of enterprise-wide analytics initiatives, including deep dive analyses and end-to-end model lifecycle management. The analyst will independently lead projects, collaborate closely with key stakeholders, and apply advanced technical skills to implement scalable analytics solutions that drive audit coverage, productivity, and strategic decision-making.

• Design, build, and enhance visual analytics assets that support audit decision-making and risk identification.
• Conduct deep dive analytics to uncover patterns, anomalies, and emerging risks across complex datasets.
• Map out the analytics and AI roadmap for audit function.
• Maintain and optimise data models to ensure accuracy, integrity, and relevance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align metrics logic with evolving business definitions.
• Collaborate with data scientists to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics models, including data sourcing, development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with data engineers to define and build robust data pipelines and business data stores that support scalable analytics.
• Ensure all analytics initiatives comply with internal and external policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Respond to ad-hoc data insight requests and support audit teams with timely, actionable intelligence.
• Proactively share best practices in risk management and analytics innovation.

We are looking for people who:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent disciplines that focuses on extensive use of data for analysis
• A minimum 5 years of experience participating in business intelligence and analytics projects as an individual contributor required
• A minimum 5 years of experience in data visualization tools (Tableau / PowerBI / Qlikview) is required
• A minimum 5 years of experience in SQL programming and standard MS Office applications is required
• Ability to analyze, identify, visualize and describe key trends within large datasets
• Hands‑on experience with large volumes of data using SQL, Spark, Hadoop, or other big data ecosystems is preferred
• Practical knowledge in statistical and machine learning techniques including GLM, Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, Text Mining, Network analysis, etc. required.
• Practical knowledge in open source libraries such as scikit-learn, numpy, TensorFlow etc. is required.
• Good at requirements gathering, multitasking and work prioritization and being able to deliver work timely under pressure
• Understanding of banking, insurance, internal audit and financial services is preferred
• Curiosity & a real passion for understanding “why?”
• Creativity to see possibilities within the data & translate into compelling stories, decision and actions for non‑technical business users
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence the business to take action using data

How you succeed

• Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
• Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
• Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Who we are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well‑established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly‑rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

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