Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Scientist supports the design and implementation of advanced data analytics solutions to enhance AMF’s research, policy analysis, and decision-making capabilities. The role focuses on applying machine learning, AI, and statistical modelling to unlock insights, strengthen data integration, and advance innovation within the organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Key Accountabilities

• Design and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and AI tools to analyze large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Conduct predictive and prescriptive analytics to support economic and financial policy initiatives.
• Continuously enhance models for performance, accuracy, and operational scalability
• Clean, transform, and manage diverse data sources using automated ETL pipelines.
• Collaborate with IT to optimize data infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient access to datasets.
• Ensure data quality and alignment with AMF’s data architecture standards.
• Partner with research teams to develop data-driven approaches addressing frontier topics (e.g., digital economy, AI, climate, financial innovation).
• Pilot and apply emerging techniques such as deep learning and NLP to enhance research methodologies.
• Track advancements in data science and introduce relevant tools and techniques at AMF.
• Build dashboards and visualizations that translate technical results into meaningful insights for policy makers.
• Develop data storytelling outputs to support AMF publications, policy dialogue, and training content.
• Ensure consistent and accessible presentation of data across platforms and reports.
• Adhere to global data protection regulations, internal data policies, and ethical AI practices.
• Support implementation of AMF’s data governance framework, including standards for data handling and quality.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews related to data access and use.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics, preferably in the economic, financial, or public policy sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver predictive models, statistical tools, and actionable insights for decision-making.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, economics, or related discipline.

Certifications:

• Recognized certification (e.g., Google Data Analytics, IBM Data Science, SAS, CAP) is preferred.

Competencies

Data Governance (Intermediate)

Data Visualisation (Intermediate)

Statistical Analysis (Intermediate)

Data Processing (Intermediate)

Database Management (Intermediate)

Effective Communication (Proficient)

Professionalism (Proficient)

Results Orientation (Proficient)