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Director, Data Science & Innovation

SpringCube

Full time - Principal Engineer

Banking & Financial Services

Singapore, All Areas

Published 2 weeks ago

Salary: SGD10,000 - SGD15,000

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Job Description

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Company Overview
A leading global financial institution is advancing its Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division by integrating AI and data science capabilities across all business areas. The organization focuses on Financial Markets and Transaction Banking, aiming to deliver cutting-edge analytics, innovative AI solutions, and data-driven decision-making to clients worldwide.

Summary
The Director of Data Science & Innovation, CIB, will lead the development and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions across Corporate and Investment Banking. This role requires strong expertise in classical machine learning techniques as well as Large Language Models, with a focus on delivering practical, high-impact solutions while mentoring and upskilling junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Liaise with product owners and business stakeholders to identify pain points, gather requirements, and define use-cases
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions in collaboration with product owners, MLOps engineers, and the wider Tech and Data teams
  • Productionize machine learning solutions and ensure they meet business and operational standards
  • Stay current with developments in Data Science and NLP and share best practices with the team
  • Mentor and upskill junior team members

Strategy

  • Develop data and AI solutions in alignment with business strategy, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and high quality

Governance

  • Apply Data Quality Management Framework (DQMF) for analytics and AI projects
  • Adhere to risk, audit, and regulatory requirements, including monitoring and remediating issues identified in audits
  • Incorporate regulatory requirements into platform design

Regulatory and Business Conduct

  • Exhibit exemplary conduct aligned with the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and the Group Code of Conduct
  • Proactively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance issues

Key Stakeholders

  • Technology and Engineering teams across the bank
  • Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) business teams
  • Digital, Data & Coverage Platforms (DDCP)

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or other quantitative roles, preferably in banking, finance, fraud, or risk
  • Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Python
  • Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical analysis techniques
  • Experience with NLP/Document AI, entity matching, anomaly and fraud detection is advantageous
  • Proficient in ML, DL, and NLP libraries such as Scikit-learn, HuggingFace, LangChain, and PyTorch
  • Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive in cloud environments
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps frameworks for end-to-end ML pipelines
  • Experience leading data science projects and mentoring junior resources
  • Experience working in agile environments
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Self-driven, highly motivated, and passionate about delivering high-quality client solutions

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