VP/AVP, Senior Data Scientist - Risk Management Group (RMG)

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

Business Function

Risk Management Group works closely with our business partners to manage the bank’s risk exposure by balancing its objective to maximise returns against an acceptable risk profile. We partner with origination teams to provide financing, investments and hedging opportunities to our customers. To manage risk effectively and run a successful business, we invest significantly in our people and infrastructure.

Risk Management Group (RMG) is responsible for the development and maintenance of risk management and internal control frameworks. The data science team in RMG is accountable of providing Machine Learning (ML) based solutions for risk monitoring and risk reporting in the Bank.

Responsibilities

• To develop machine learning models to support risk decision making process.
• To identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in structured and unstructured data.
• To conduct research, validate and build statistical/machine learning models in areas such as forecasting and classification.
• To develop proof of concept/ prototypes for predictive risk management.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of working experience doing data analytics via coding (Python, R) .
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, analytics, applied mathematics, computer science or a related technical field. 
• Proficient in data analytics, machine learning, and other relevant statistical techniques.
• Programming experience to manipulate data and draw insights from large datasets (Python, R , Scala, etc).
• Knowledge in using statistical/machine learning tools and packages for analysing complex datasets.
• Strong ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to drive innovation in digital banking and make an impact.
• Hands-on experience with big data in finance.
• Lots of learning opportunities in machine learning and financial risk management.
• An environment that values teamwork, transparency and respect.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.