This Senior Data Scientist directly supports Amar Bank’s strategic goals of scaling data-driven lending, improving model governance, and increasing acceptance in new customer segments.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve credit scoring and risk models using Python and SQL.Conduct feature engineering and data analysis to improve model performance.Collaborate with business, risk management, and IT to ensure models are deployed successfully.Document models and processes according to regulatory and internal standards.Contribute to process improvements and adoption of new tools (e.g., Vertex AI).Support knowledge transfer across multicultural teams.
Requirements
Proven track record in predictive model development and deployment, ideally in credit risk.Strong skills in Python and SQL.Understanding of the banking and credit risk domain.Experience with cloud platforms (Vertex AI or similar).Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.Fluent English, ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Bonus Point
Experience with regulatory model governance.Prior exposure to Asian financial services markets.