AVP, Data Scientist, Internal Audit

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here. Why Join This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team within Internal Audit, driving innovation through data science and AI. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an emerging talent with a strong foundation and eagerness to learn, we invite you to help shape the future of audit analytics and intelligent systems. How it works We are looking for a curious, adaptable, and forward-thinking Data Scientist to join our Internal Audit (IA) data science team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in Computer Science or Information Technology, and a strong interest in data science, machine learning engineering, and emerging AI technologies. While prior experience is valued, we welcome candidates who demonstrate genuine passion, a growth mindset, and the ability to learn quickly. You will help build advanced analytics solutions and contribute to the development of agentic GenAI applications that support audit and assurance functions What you do Develop data-driven solutions to support risk assessment, audit planning, execution, and reporting. Prototype machine learning models with a view to future deployment in production environments. Design front-end and endpoint systems for GenAI applications tailored to audit use cases. Work with diverse data types including structured data, images, video, and voice. Build scalable pipelines and reusable components for analytics and model deployment. Document methodologies and ensure transparency and governance in model development. Reporting to: Head of Data Science, Internal Audit Who you are We're looking for candidates with a mix of the following skills. You don't need to have all of them-a strong foundation and willingness to learn is just as important: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience or strong interest in data science and machine learning engineering. Proficiency or experience in using DevOps tools such as Git for version control and Jira for project management Exposure to multimodal data (e.g., image, video, voice) and relevant processing techniques. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. Interest or experience in Large Language Models (LLMs) and GenAI technologies. Familiarity with LangChain for building LLM-powered applications and LangGraph for orchestrating multi-agent workflows is a plus. Ability to design and build user-facing systems and APIs for AI/ML applications. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Attributes: Passion for learning and exploring new technologies. Growth mindset with the ability to adapt and upskill quickly. Experience in regulated environments or financial services is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Who you work with Group Audit is all about oversight. Gaining experience of the bank in its entirety. Gathering insight. Building Risk and Controls expertise. Advising leadership. You might join us in Regulatory Capital Audit, Credit Risk Review, Investigation, Audit Methodology & Standards or Programme Management Office. But wherever you are, your work with clients from around the world drives innovation and makes audit an artform. What we offer: Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.