Senior Data Scientist / Advanced Analytics Lead
About the Role
– The Challenge
Turn complex data into powerful insights that drive real business impact across the banking landscape. Lead high-value analytics initiatives while balancing innovation, governance, and strategy.
– The Opportunity
Shape and scale advanced analytics solutions, influence key decisions, and mentor a high-performing team while working at the forefront of AI/ML innovation.
– Compensation and Benefits
Competitive package aligned with market benchmarks and leadership-level impact.
Turn complex data into powerful insights that drive real business impact across the banking landscape. Lead high-value analytics initiatives while balancing innovation, governance, and strategy.
– The Opportunity
Shape and scale advanced analytics solutions, influence key decisions, and mentor a high-performing team while working at the forefront of AI/ML innovation.
– Compensation and Benefits
Competitive package aligned with market benchmarks and leadership-level impact.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design and deployment of machine learning and statistical models
- Translate business problems into data-driven solutions with stakeholders
- Oversee end-to-end model lifecycle (data, build, deploy, monitor)
- Drive innovation by adopting emerging AI/ML tools and techniques
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and risk standards
Who We Are Looking For
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
- 8-10 years’ experience in analytics/AI/ML, including leadership exposure
- Proven delivery of analytics solutions in banking or financial services
- Experience in regulated environments with governance compliance
- Certifications in Data Science, ML, or cloud platforms are a plus
Skills and Attributes
- Strong expertise in Python, R, SQL, and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Experience with big data and cloud ecosystems (e.g., Spark, AWS, Azure)
- Strong business acumen and communication skills
- Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Understanding of ethical AI and model governance
Apply Now Take the lead in shaping data-driven transformation. Submit your application today to Jane Zainudin – jane.zainudin@millsrecruitment.com
