Data Science, Consultant

• Company AIA Malaysia
• No. of Openings 10+
• Salary Not Disclosed
• Work Type on-site

Job Description :

Roles & Responsibilities:

• To create and execute the data science approach to support the long term and short term business needs, which will drive tangible business outcome
• To partner with the Insights team to ensure delivery of  analytics workplan in a timely manner with brilliant quality work
• This role requires candidates to have a hands-on approach and be the analytics technical expert who uses large data sets and strong in applying varieties of machine learning methodology / algorithms with different data tools in developing the models, running simulations & optimization
• To be an analytics consultant for the business stakeholders and able to coach team members to recommend and deliver the creative analytics solutions for continuous improvements and solving business questions
• To implement and manage a high standard of procedural documentation
• To research and experiment with creative and advanced machine learning techniques and tools
• To drive the collection of new data and refinement of existing data sources

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / Masters in any relevant field of study is required
• 5 years’+ data science related experience
• Expert in programming based analytics with experience in two or more of the following languages:
  • SQL
  • R
  • Python
  • SAS (Optional)
• Proven experience in building statistical models, segmentations, predictive and propensity models (e.g clustering, predictive models, neural network, scenario analysis, conceptual modeling, hypothesis testing).
• Good understanding of design and machine learning algorithm principles
• Good understanding of machine learning model management principles and practices
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary and competitive environment
• Strong analytical skills, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills 
• Able to collaborate with other teams to drive positive outcomes  
• Strong business acumen and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Added bonus if candidate has experiences over Big Data platform (esp unstructured data) and deep learning
  • Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive business outcomes