Senior Data Scientist & GenAI Leader (AVP/VP)

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

Job summary

OCBC in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Data Scientist to shape the future of banking with AI, GenAI, and machine learning. You will work across domains to solve real-world problems affecting millions of customers.

The role emphasizes data storytelling, scalable models, collaboration with stakeholders, and staying current with trends in ML. A strong technical foundation and leadership potential are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• 6-12 years hands-on data science experience with Python and ML libraries.
• Experience with deep learning, NLP or reinforcement learning; exposure to big data tech.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; curious learner.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI-driven solutions for genAI copilots, recommendations, RAG and more.
• Build and scale predictive and generative models using modern ML.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply data-driven insights.
• Communicate findings clearly and contribute to strategic decisions.

Skills

Python

ML libraries

SQL

Deep learning / NLP / RL

Big data technologies

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Curiosity / learning

Cloud ML Ops

GenAI

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Job description

OCBC in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Data Scientist to shape the future of banking with AI, GenAI, and machine learning. You will work across domains to solve real-world problems affecting millions of customers.

The role emphasizes data storytelling, scalable models, collaboration with stakeholders, and staying current with trends in ML. A strong technical foundation and leadership potential are valued.