DBS Bank

AVP, Data Scientist (Investment Product & Advisory), Consumer Banking Group Analytics

DBS Bank  •  Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Business Functions

As the leading bank in Asia, Transformation & Data (T&D) supports our management on the implementation of the Group’s agenda. Data Chapter, organized under T&D, is committed to create synergies between the data analytics functions across the bank, establish centres of excellence, shared services, and reusable data assets, as well as enhance career opportunities and the sense of community for data professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Gen AI and Agentic AI applications (e.g., Advisory Co-pilot and Automated Sales Surveillance) for the Investment Product & Advisory business targeting the affluent customer segment.
  • Assist the Team Lead in executing the analytics roadmap and driving the wider team’s strategic capability shift toward a modern data science-oriented workforce.
  • Partner with Product Heads and Advisory Sales Heads to translate business challenges into high-impact data deliverables.
  • Build, fine-tune, and evaluate LLMs and autonomous AI agent workflows tailored to wealth management scenarios.
  • Develop machine learning solutions to enhance customer targeting, cross-selling, and investment portfolio growth.
  • Work closely with Regional teams to implement and scale enterprise AI solutions.
  • Ensure all AI models, agentic workflows, and data pipelines strictly comply with the Bank’s governance and risk frameworks.
  • Establish continuous evaluation frameworks and monitoring metrics to track model performance, safety, guardrails, and commercial impact.
  • Champion data science best practices (MLOps, modular coding, version control) and mentor team members to upskill their machine learning and AI modeling capabilities.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of hands-on data science and advanced analytics experience within financial services, fintech, or wealth management.
  • Proven hands-on experience in building and deploying Gen AI, LLM applications, or Agentic AI frameworks in a production environment.
  • High proficiency in Python/PySpark, and Cloud Computing Platforms (GCP strongly preferred).
  • Strong technical foundation in AI (machine learning, NLP, deep learning, and statistical modeling).
  • Experience in enterprise BI tools (Qlik Sense is a plus).
  • Working domain knowledge of consumer investment products (Equities, Unit Trusts, FX, Fixed Income, Wealth Lending) and frontline advisory sales workflows.
  • Proven track record of supporting technological transformations, promoting modern DS tools, and upskilling peers.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical AI concepts into actionable productivity gains for business stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional regional tech partners and local business leaders.
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your experience and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location:

One Island East

Job:

Analytics

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

DBS Bank

About DBS Bank

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1968
Website
dbs.com
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