About the role
AI summarisedThe AVP, Data Scientist role is within the AI Labs of UOB's Innovation Group, focusing on developing high-impact AI solutions for banking challenges. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products and capabilities in areas like LLM-based analytics, GenAI agents, and portfolio management.
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Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, technology and business/support units, to evaluate, solution and deliver business motivated products and capabilities.
- Develop and successfully execute products and plans aligned with strategic project and business objectives.
- Develop strategic performant capabilities through thoughtful research, experimentation and agile prototyping.
- Stay abreast of fast emerging AI SOTA technological advancements, industry best practices, architecture, software resources and paradigms.
- Engage and manage stakeholder interactions and expectations.
- Provide deep expertise and advisory on data science to diverse stakeholders.
Requirements
- Min Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, with ability to reason quantitatively from first principles. AI related thesis/publications highly preferred. Achieved consistent success in framing rigorous and data driven approaches to solve highly complex business use cases or academic problems. Min 5 years of advanced data science working or research experience, preferably in research / engineering / banking / financial services / quant / consulting industry. Self motivated team player, able to ideate innovative solutions and work independently. Highly skilled and successful in end-to-end related AI capabilities or product research-development, with 1.5 years full-time experience. Demonstrable achievements is a must. Strong and demonstrable expertise and experience in Deep Learning a must. Demonstrable expertise and experience in certain topics such as Reinforcement Learning, Causal Inferencing, Probabilistic Bayesian, advanced Econometric Modelling highly preferred. Demonstrable expertise and experience in GenAI topics such as LLM, Multimodal LM highly preferred. Python programming and large data handling abilities. Highly skilled with common data science packages such as Pytorch. Experienced in general end-to-end data science solution delivery and assorted tools. Ability to communicate analytic findings clearly and convincingly to business. Skillful in agile project management practices. Experience with data visualization packages and/or tools a plus. **Additional Requirements* Be a Part of the UOB Family UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. Apply now and make a Difference