OCBC Bank is hiring a Data Scientist - Manager/AVP to lead AI innovation across the group. In this role, you will solve high-impact business problems with a strong focus on generative AI applications, translating challenges into scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and automate tasks.

What You'll Do

Collaborate closely with business units to understand their challenges and translate them into AI and ML solutions, particularly in conversational bots and content generation.
Lead the development and deployment of generative AI applications that support monetisation initiatives across the bank.
Build and operationalise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and agentic AI workflows to enhance decision-making, automate complex tasks, and improve user experiences.
Partner with the Business Units trading team to identify opportunities for workflow automation, enabling traders to focus on higher-value, revenue-generating activities.
Assess, build, and operationalise AI solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

What We're Looking For

Master or PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other quantitative field.
More than 3 years of relevant work experience.
Solid understanding of software engineering design patterns and best practices.
Proficient in writing clear and effective Python code and model documentation.
Hands-on experience building and deploying AI model pipelines into production.
Familiarity with model deployment via RESTful APIs with tools such as FastAPI and Ray Serve.
Experience with SQL and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Trino, and Spark.
Some experience in the use of CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Jira, Jenkins, GIT/Bitbucket.
Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.
Creativity to see possibilities within the data & translate into compelling stories, decisions, and actions for non-technical business users.
Strong communication skills and drive to deliver business benefits in the real-world.
Genuine drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
Have a passion for AI and ML, and want to learn more everyday.