Lead Data Scientist

Join ANZ for an Exciting Career as a Lead Data Scientist

About Us

Welcome to ANZ, where we're leveraging innovative technology and data to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of millions of customers. Our dynamic community of over 5,000 engineers underpins every facet of our business, from delivering cutting-edge tools, apps, and services to envisioning the bank of the future.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead the growth of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) within ANZ’s Finance Systems – Business Intelligence and Insights team. Your key responsibility will be to utilize our extensive financial management and customer profitability data to deliver pioneering insights and reporting. As a leader, you will mentor your team to explore state-of-the-art analytics methods, drive strategic decision-making, and unlock new business growth opportunities.

The role involves the design, development, and implementation of advanced analytical models, algorithms, and AI solutions. You’ll apply machine learning, predictive analytics, and other advanced techniques to extract insights that inform decision-making.

Banking is evolving, and so are we. At ANZ, we offer you remarkable opportunities to experiment, learn, and grow, all while contributing to our shared future.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

• Develop a strategic vision for how advanced analytics and AI can transform financial management and customer profitability reporting at ANZ, aligning this vision with broader organizational goals for maximum impact.
• Drive the creation and implementation of analytical models, algorithms, data mining, statistical methods, and machine learning techniques to solve complex business issues and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities for leveraging financial and customer profitability data, and develop strategies for data modeling and integration.
• Ensure analytical models' accuracy, reliability, and validity through rigorous testing, validation, and documentation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and Data, to incorporate analytics solutions into business processes.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team, staying ahead of analytics trends and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in data science, machine learning, and related fields.

What Will You Bring?

To thrive and excel in this role, you ideally bring the following:

• Extensive experience in data engineering and analysis, particularly strong in SQL.
• Proficiency in machine learning languages such as Python, R, or similar, and emerging AI.
• Expertise in statistical modeling and algorithms (Predictive AI).
• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills with data exploratory techniques to identify trends and insights.
• Proven experience in handling large, disparate data sets.
• Ability to synthesize multiple information sources for sound decision-making focused on customer needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong delivery focus with experience in coordinating multiple components to achieve an outcome.
• Excellent reporting and data presentation abilities.

Why Join Us?

ANZ is where big things happen. We provide banking and financial services across over 30 markets. Our Bengaluru team, comprising over 7,500 people, is the bank's largest technology, data, and operations center outside Australia. With over 33 years in operation, our Bengaluru center is crucial in delivering our strategy and making an impact for millions of customers worldwide. We foster an inclusive culture where 90 percent of our people feel they belong.

Flexible Work Options: We offer various flexible working options, including hybrid work, depending on the role. Our people also enjoy a host of benefits, including access to health and wellbeing services.

We are committed to building a diverse workplace and welcome applications from everyone. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the recruitment process or the role. Candidates with disabilities or access requirements are encouraged to let us know how we can support them.

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