Data Scientist

1 Opening
- Singapore

**Role description**:
**Role**:This role will be a key part of the UST UK Data Science team, which has achieved great recognition and results in its short life. The Data Scientist will lead engagements with external clients and internal stakeholders, understand their strategic needs, and deliver high-impact insights, recommendations, and innovative solutions to shape their actions. They will also mentor junior data scientists and interns, fostering their professional growth and development.

You will frequently lead scrum teams, collaborating with data scientists, ML engineers, and analyst developers to architect and implement end-to-end data science solutions, from data ingestion to model deployment and automation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients, understanding their complex business objectives and data landscape. Act as a trusted advisor to recommend sophisticated, data-driven solutions that align with their long-term strategic goals.
- Lead the delivery of both ad-hoc analysis requests and proactive, high-value research initiatives, presenting findings through executive-level documents, interactive dashboards, and compelling presentations.
- Design and implement advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze large-scale datasets and derive actionable insights. Develop state-of-the-art predictive models, optimization algorithms, and data visualizations to solve complex business problems.
- Architect end-to-end data science solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. Lead cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate analytical models into client systems and processes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists, fostering their professional development and cultivating a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Drive knowledge sharing initiatives across wider functions, developing best practices for transforming raw data into valuable analytical assets and creating reusable, scalable analytical and visualization methods.

**Skills/Experience**:

- MSc/PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent extensive work experience.
- Substantial experience (5+ years) as a Data Scientist or in a similar senior role, with a proven track record in consulting or client-facing environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in creating actionable insights that drive business value, with the ability to communicate complex findings to C-level executives and non-technical stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in data science programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) with a portfolio of complex projects and contributions to open-source communities.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in deploying ML models and advanced analytics in cloud production environments. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, with excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Track record of thought leadership, such as conference presentations, published papers, or patents in the field of data science or machine learning.

**What we believe**:
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion, and to place people at the center of everything we do.

**Humility**:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

**Humanity**:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

**Integrity**:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

**Skills**:
Machine Learning,Statistical Analysis,Data Visualization,Expert Level Programming(Python)

**About UST**:
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in