Senior Data Scientist

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to provide actionable insights from data. The role involves designing analytical frameworks and collaborating with teams to enhance business performance. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor or MS degree in related fields and at least 6 years of experience in data science, with expertise in statistical tools and programming languages like Python. The role offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in data science, including developing and productionising data science models.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis tool.
• Experience with NLP problems will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quantitative analytical frameworks to improve business performance.
• Work with other teams to understand business needs and document data requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer contact governance policies.
• Analyze data findings and translate them into meaningful insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Python

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Computer Science

Tools

Spark

Azure

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the role

The role serves as primary source of data insights, supporting internal and external constituencies, ad-hoc business intelligence and other strategic initiatives.

Scope of the role

Analyse and translate data findings into meaningful and actionable insights. As well as design and implement quantitative analytical frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement quantitative analytical frameworks, including scalable predictive models, customer segmentation and advertising optimisation that improve business performance and customer engagement.
• Adopt best practices in data science, platforms and approaches.
• Establish internal organization standards and benchmarks.
• Work with other teams in the organization to understand business needs, document data and data integration requirements, and resolve conflicting business/data architecture rules.
• Ensure compliance with internal customer contact governance policies and drive closed-loop measurement through smart data capture.
• Analyse and translate data findings into meaningful, actionable insights including synthesising relevant insights from different customer touch points and data sources.
• Work with external stakeholders such as freelancers for AutoTagger projects in labels for machine learning.

Foundational Competencies

• Demonstrate clear and thorough analytical thinking
• Able to multi-task and deliver against timelines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Takes ownership of the project that is being assigned
• Able to work as an individual or as a team player to deliver high quality of work

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing a full range of analytical techniques to address commercial challenges. Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis tool.
• Demonstrate experience with distributed databases and query languages. Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python/scala).
• Familiar with Cloud environment (Azure)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience in data science, including developing and productionising data science models.
• Hands-on experience in Spark will be advantageous.
• Experience with NLP problems will be advantageous.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.