Senior Data Scientist

Chevron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Singapore to drive data-driven trading insights and assist in building end-to-end analytics solutions. The role emphasizes ownership across data science, business engagement, and delivery of prototypes, POCs, and MVPs in a dynamic trading environment.

The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders, develop domain knowledge in commodity markets, and leverage tools like Python, SQL, Databricks, Azure ML, and PowerBI.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (Optimization, Statistics, Math, Engineering).
• PhD preferred in the above disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years Data Science modeling in Trading domain (forecasting and time series).
• Feature engineering, data cleaning, and data quality management.
• Statistical and quantitative modeling foundations.
• Python & SQL coding and other languages (optional).
• Preferred knowledge in Generative AI/Agentic AI.
• Preferred experience with Data Robot, Databricks, PowerBI, Azure Machine Learning, and other Azure Cloud tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Understand commodity markets and trading dynamics to inform modeling.
• Own non-data science components of the solution and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Partner with business teams to build domain knowledge and design models.
• Deliver prototypes, POCs, MVPs, and subsequent enhancements in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate analytical concepts to business and IT audiences to drive actionable outcomes.
• Lead full solution delivery teams when required.
• Demonstrate track record in delivering forecasting solutions such as Price and Fundamentals Forecasting.

Skills

Delivery mindset

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring juniors

Agile/SAFe practices

Data storytelling

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative discipline

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Azure Cloud

Azure ML

Databricks

PowerBI

Data Robot

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Senior Data Scientist located in Duo Tower, Singapore through03 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Singapore Time).

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Team Overview: The Trading Insights team delivers measurable value to Supply & Trading by applying advanced analytics, AI, and data science to optimize trading decisions, margin performance, and risk management. By delivering predictive and machine‑learning–driven insights, the team enables faster, more informed, and more profitable decisions across the global trading organization—creating sustained competitive advantage through analytics‑led decision making.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Overview of Work:

• A solid understanding of commodity markets, including supply–demand balances, trade flows, market arbitrage, and related dynamics, is essential.

• The role spans Data Science, business engagement and consulting, problem framing, and end‑to‑end delivery, including ownership of select non–data science components of the overall solution.

• The position requires strong partnerships with business stakeholders and a demonstrated desire to build deep business domain knowledge to design and implement complex trading‑focused analytical models.

• The role operates in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, delivering prototypes, proofs of concept (POCs), minimum viable products (MVPs), and subsequent functional enhancements.

• The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively across business and IT audiences, translating analytical concepts into actionable outcomes.

• In some cases, the role will lead the full solution delivery team, coordinating across disciplines to ensure successful execution.

• Proven track record in delivering solutions such as Price and Fundamentals Forecasting.

Required Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (Optimization, Statistics, Math, Engineering)

• Preferred PHD degree or higher in the above disciplines

• Minimum of 5 years Data Science modeling in Trading domain Predictive modeling and machine learning (forecasting and time series analysis)

• Feature engineering, data cleaning, and data quality management

• Statistical and quantitative modeling foundations

• Python & SQL coding and other languages (optional)

• Preferred knowledge in Generative AI/Agentic AI

• Preferred experience working with Data Robot, Databricks, PowerBI, Azure Machine Learning, and other Azure Cloud tools and technologies

Professional Skills:

• Delivery driven and able to work independently (self-starter)

• Ability to discuss and gather requirements for a Data Science solution with non-technical personnel

• Ability to package requirements for technical resources and communicate with them

• Ability to mentor junior data scientists and commercial analysts

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Preferred experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) tool for work management

• Preferred experience in Agile/SAFe practices

Relocation Options:

• Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

• Selected candidate will work in Singapore under the local payroll system and benefits.