Business Function Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat (LCS) ensures that the bank's interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We also work to maintain good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners. Because we believe that at the heart of business banking is to uphold the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders. Job Purpose Reporting to the Machine Learning (ML) lead, the senior data scientist will be responsible for various data science and machine learning initiatives and projects in Group LCS. This role will work closely with senior management, business users and technology partners to co-develop and execute the strategy and roadmap of applying AI/ML to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Bank’s financial crime surveillance processes and controls. Responsibilities Own and execute machine learning products and initiatives regionally for Group LCS in selected verticals. Conceptualise, plan, develop, and deliver relevant analytics models and innovative solutions in Financial Crime, Legal and Compliance, such as Anti-Money Laundering Networks, Transaction Monitoring, Fraud Prevention, Money Mule detection, and Sanctions Screening. Partner with domain experts and fellow data scientists from cross-functional teams to drive projects. Condense analysis into actionable insights for informed decision-making, strategy development and formulation of standards to enhance business performance and operations at LCS. Ensure adherence to the bank’s governance policy and best practices in AI/ML industrialisation, including but not limited to code review, creation and adoption of reusable assets, active adoption of bank’s AI protocol, data governance, post-deployment monitoring, and regular technical / audit / business review of the solution. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Requirements Degree with a strong focus in machine learning, data mining, or statistical / mathematical modelling with deep theoretical knowledge. 8+ years of relevant working experience, preferably the most recent 5+ years were on hands-on development of data analytics or AI/ML solutions. Familiar with analytics and machine learning platforms and how it integrates with upstream and downstream data and production systems. Hands-on experience in end-to-end data science projects covering problem formulation, exploratory data analysis, ML modelling, production deployment, monitoring and production support. Familiar with developing machine learning pipelines following dev practice such as versioning, branching, merging, linting, testing and writing codes in a structured and modularized way. Able to analyse business needs, and articulate the solution framework, including the model output, business decision and potential impact to drive the adoption of the solution. Comfortable working on complex problems, with experience delivering solutions that work under the business or technical constraints, using cutting-edge tools in an agile environment. Good presentation and communication skills. Able to explain technical concepts and solutions to a non-technical audience. Technical skills: Python, PySpark, SQL, libraries and tools for ML, data visualisation and dashboard, practical experience with cloud platforms. Experienced and comfortable working with AI assisted development tools. An understanding of the legal and compliance issues of complex banking organizations will be a plus. Location: DBS Asia Central Job: Analytics Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time DBS is more than a bank — we're shaping the future of finance and communities. With innovation at our core and impact in our DNA, we go beyond banking to build careers, relationships, and a better world. 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. 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 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023. 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 and is committed to building lasting relationships with customers. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities.

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