Lead Data Scientist - 6M Contract (Renewable) to HKD100K pm

Hong Kong 22 months agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Title: Lead Data Scientist (Global Investment Bank) Maximum salary: HKD100K per month (depending on experience) Contract duration: 6M Key Tech Skills: • Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Data Engineering, Cloud Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications: • Proficiency in using Python, SQL, or similar analytically oriented programming languages • University degree in Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or any other quantitative related discipline, PhD or Master degree is highly preferred. • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in banking and financial sector, or in fraud detection • In depth knowledge and experience with machine learning techniques and algorithms. Experience with cloud analytics platforms such as GCP, Azure and AWS and big data platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, etc. • Extensive technical skill in data mining, able to understand various data structures both structured and unstructured and common methods in data transformation • High technical aptitude, problem solving abilities, intellectual curiosity, motivation, and passion for data discovery • Open minded and self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong sense of responsibility • Knowledge of SAS and good experience with data visualization tools such as Qlik or Tableau will be a strong plus. • Experience in commercial bank is a plus but not necessary. • Interested in staying up to date on the latest advanced analytics and big data technologies. Possess good business sense of their application in the commercial banking business. • Attention to details, with good communication and presentation skills • Solid technical skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge in other business intelligence or analytics tools will be advantageous • Fluent written and spoken English