VP / AVP, Senior Data Scientist, Analytics Centre of Excellence - Transformation Group - (WD29773)

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, Database, SQL, Git, Big Data Technology, Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Data science techniques, JIRA, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), NoSQL, Apache Hive, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery - CI/CD, GraphQL, PySpark, SPARK Programming, Mesos, Anaconda, Bitbucket

Job Description

Here at the DBS Transformation Group, we focus on nurturing the culture of the “World’s Best Digital Bank” (Euromoney, 2016 & 2018) and Best Bank in the World (Euromoney 2019). Our approach is a combination of both science and art; we immerse our stakeholders in the world of design thinking and experimentation, drive rigorous creativity along our pipeline, and build connections between corporate entrepreneurs and start-ups. We are a cross-disciplinary team focused on the invention of solutions that will radically improve the way people live, work and play. We are passionate and committed to make banking joyful (while having lots of fun)!
 

Who We Are:

The Analytics Centre of Excellence is established as the central team to develop the machine learning practice for DBS. We work with business to develop various types of data science products/solutions. At the same time, we also lead the development of enterprise advanced analytic infrastructure as well as creating various data science best practice for DBS. 

Job Purpose:

The hired data scientist will primarily play an active role in supporting the bank to build advance analytic solutions by working with the business owners/sponsors, and other data scientists to develop advance analytics solutions.

Responsibilities:

The hired data scientist will primarily play an active role in supporting the bank to build advance analytic solutions by working with the business owners/sponsors, and other data scientists to develop advance analytics solutions.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master in computer science, business analytics, or other related fields, preferably in the area of machine learning, data mining, statistics et al. Strong mathematical background.
• 5+ years of data analytics experience in industry (ideally banking, finance, ecommerce, telecoms, retail, fintech or technology firms) and/or academia with demonstrated track record of innovative research and insight generation and implementation of insights into tools/processes delivering front end business results
• 5+ years of experience on large amount of data, building and implementing various machine learning applications.
• Excellent modelling background including but not limited to classification, clustering, recommender systems, deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing et al. 
• Programming experience in Python, PySpark. 
• Familiarity with Hadoop and Hive. Proficient in using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiar with machine learning framework and different tasks performed during the modelling process. In-depth understanding of data processing, wrangling and feature engineering techniques.
• Solid track record of deploying machine learning solution into production environment and integrate into operation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinker
• Ability to communicate complex analysis/models across a diverse team.
• Good interpersonal skill and able to influence the decision making of data science and IT
• Proficiency with code management tools such Git/Bitbucket and willing to take up other software development tools such as Jira and confluence.
• Optional requirements:
• Familiar with NLP/Graph Mining/Deep Learning
• Experience on the open source stack of big data and machine learning solutions such as Hadoop, Spark, Mesos, Hive, Impala, Spark Streaming, Kafka, API, Anaconda
• Familiar with development, deployment, production and operation life cycle of the machine learning product and software best practices such as SDLC, CICD, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience building robust & high-throughput API for analytics-as-a-service solutions
• CFA/CPA/FRM certificate will be a plus