Senior Data Scientist (Contract)

Senior Data Scientist (Contract) Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Singapore Keywords: Data Science, Machine Learning, Python, SQL, AI Ethics, Model Deployment, Fintech Experience, NLP, GenAI

There is an opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist (Contract) to join a progressive financial institution in Singapore. This position is ideally suited to individuals who excel in collaborative environments, value ongoing professional development, and appreciate involvement throughout the entirety of the data science lifecycle—from initial data preparation to deployment and subsequent monitoring.

What you'll do:

In the capacity of Senior Data Scientist (Contract), you will:

• Participate comprehensively in the end-to-end data science workflow, encompassing data preparation, model development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained performance excellence.
• Undertake research and development initiatives to identify and investigate new artificial intelligence and machine learning applications pertinent to organisational objectives.
• Consolidate best practices in data science methodologies and contribute substantively to documentation efforts for reproducibility and effective knowledge transfer within the team.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models employing supervised and unsupervised algorithms tailored for classification, regression, time series analysis, and large-scale data environments.
• Deploy machine learning solutions into production using frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras whilst upholding rigorous standards of code quality and model reliability.
• Monitor deployed models for performance drift or anomalies, ensuring timely updates or retraining as required to maintain accuracy and relevance.
• Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques alongside data mining methods to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Translate business requirements into precise technical specifications through close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment between analytical outputs and organisational goals.
• Present findings from data analyses or model results in a manner that is accessible to both technical audiences and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Uphold AI ethics by maintaining a focus on model interpretability, fairness, transparency, and responsible use throughout all project phases.

What you bring:

To succeed as a Senior Data Scientist (Contract), you will:

• Possess a minimum of six to eight years’ substantive experience applying comprehensive data science skills across varied industry projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Python programming together with relevant libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn; familiarity with Anaconda Environment is considered advantageous.
• Exhibit expertise in crafting complex SQL queries for large-scale data extraction, transformation, and analytical tasks.
• Showcase demonstrable experience constructing supervised (classification/regression) and unsupervised models (clustering/dimensionality reduction), including time series forecasting.
• Maintain a proven record of deploying machine learning solutions into production environments using frameworks such as TensorFlow or Keras.
• Display a solid understanding of predictive modelling techniques as well as prescriptive analytics approaches tailored for informed business decision-making.
• Hold a strong foundation in statistics—including hypothesis testing—and possess familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating model efficacy.
• Have experience working with big data platforms; exposure to NLP techniques or GenAI/Prompt Engineering is regarded favourably though not mandatory.
• Prior involvement in implementing GenAI use cases or prompt engineering would be an added advantage but is not essential for consideration.
• At least two years’ domain experience within fintech or financial services sectors is highly desirable; prior exposure to Agile methodologies is viewed positively.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual’s perspective is respected. Employees are afforded flexible working arrangements tailored around personal circumstances without compromising on collaboration or professional growth. The company invests substantially in training opportunities so you may continually expand your skill set whilst remaining abreast of emergent trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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