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Senior Data Scientist

IT - Other | Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
Title
Senior Data Scientist
Reference
4038414
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent / Full Time
Industry
IT – Other
Location
Peninsular Malaysia

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.

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

Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent / Full Time
Ref #
4038414

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