Senior Data Scientist - Credit Scoring

Amar Bank is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance its data-driven lending initiatives and expand into new customer segments. This role is integral to the bank's strategic objectives, focusing on scaling lending operations and improving model governance within a dynamic financial environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and refining credit scoring and risk models utilizing Python and SQL. Key duties include conducting feature engineering and data analysis to boost model performance, collaborating with business, risk management, and IT teams for successful model deployment, and documenting models and processes in line with regulatory and internal standards. Additionally, the role involves contributing to process improvements and adopting new tools, such as Vertex AI, while facilitating knowledge transfer across multicultural teams.

Applicants should have a proven track record in predictive model development and deployment, preferably within the credit risk domain. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL is essential, along with a solid understanding of banking and credit risk. Experience with cloud platforms like Vertex AI or similar is required. The role demands excellent communication and collaboration skills, the ability to work independently, and fluency in English to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Experience with regulatory model governance and prior exposure to Asian financial services markets are advantageous. Amar Bank offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development in the evolving field of data-driven banking.