VP/AVP, Innovation & Research (IR) Data Scientist, IR Labs, Innovation Group

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

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) invites a senior data scientist to join the Innovation Group. You will lead end-to-end data science initiatives, develop AI-powered products, and collaborate with multiple teams to turn research into enterprise solutions.

Your role emphasizes advanced analytics, GenAI topics, and staying at the frontier of AI to drive strategic business value within UOB.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• AI-related thesis/publications highly preferred.
• 5+ years in advanced data science or related field.
• Strong end-to-end data science delivery experience.
• Deep Learning expertise is essential.
• Experience with GenAI topics like LLMs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, technology, and business units to deliver AI-powered products and capabilities.
• Develop and execute product plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Research, prototype, and rapid develop strategic AI capabilities.
• Stay updated on AI developments including quantum computing and digital trust.
• Engage stakeholders and provide data science advisory across the bank.

Skills

Statistics

Mathematics

Engineering

Computer Science

AI research

Deep Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Bayesian methods

Python

Education

Postgraduate degree in Statistics/Math/Engineering/CS

Tools

Python/PyTorch

Data Visualization

Big Data

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

About the Department

Innovation Group (IG)

The Innovation Group is the centralised innovation, data and science function within UOB Group to support its units and their business and analytical needs. IG aims to be the spearhead driving rapid innovation and analytics adoption across the Group.

Job Responsibilities:

IR Labs is focused on the research and development of products and capabilities, selected for high strategic value and enterprise-level coverage, with product monetization and capability performance towards project delivery as key outcomes.

As a core member of IR Labs, you will have the opportunity to build highly impactful and innovative solutions towards resolving real world challenges, along the rewarding and fulfilling journey with UOB. Current focus areas include: Voice-to-Text, LLM-based Analytics, Multimodal, Agentic AI, Portfolio Management\Optimization, Econometrics, Forecasting and RL. IR Labs will also explore emerging technology areas such as quantum computing and digital trust, where they offer strategic value and relevant business applications.

Your main responsibilities are to:

• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, technology, and business/support units, to evaluate, solution and deliver business motivated products and capabilities.
• Develop and successfully execute products and plans aligned with strategic project and business objectives.
• Research, experiment with and rapidly prototype strategic capabilities across AI, advanced analytics and other emerging technology domains.
• Stay abreast of state-of-the‑art developments in AI and other emerging technologies, including quantum computing and digital trust, and assess their relevance to the Bank.
• Engage and manage stakeholder interactions and expectations.
• Provide deep expertise and advisory on data science to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Min Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, with ability to reason quantitatively from first principles. AI related thesis/publications highly preferred.
• Achieved consistent success in framing rigorous and data driven approaches to solve highly complex business use cases or academic problems.
• Min 5 years of advanced data science working or research experience, preferably in research / engineering / banking / financial services / quant / consulting industry.
• Self motivated team player, able to ideate innovative solutions and work independently.
• Highly skilled and successful in end-to-end related AI capabilities or product research-development, with 1.5 years full-time experience. Demonstrable achievements is a must.
• Strong and demonstrable expertise and experience in Deep Learning a must.
• Demonstrable expertise and experience in certain topics such as Reinforcement Learning, Causal Inferencing, Probabilistic Bayesian, advanced Econometric Modelling highly preferred.
• Demonstrable expertise and experience in GenAI topics such as LLM, Multimodal LM highly preferred.
• Python programming and large data handling abilities. Highly skilled with common data science packages such as Pytorch.
• Experienced in general end-to-end data science solution delivery and assorted tools.
• Ability to communicate analytic findings clearly and convincingly to business.
• Skillful in agile project management practices.
• Experience with data visualization packages and/or tools a plus.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate’s age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.