You are a Lead Data Scientist with a passion for empowering people to reach their potential
We are undergoing one of Australia’s largest digital transformations
Together we can reimagine banking for millions of customers
See yourself in the team :
The RBS Decision Science team is responsible for leading the delivery of world-class AI and Data Science capabilities to improve the financial well-being of our customers and communities.
The Decision Science Home Buying team within RBS supports the Home Buying business modelling needs through the development and maintenance of predictive models, creating insights to enable business decision making at a strategic and tactical level. These models help support E2E product performance of all the retail home loan products.
Do work that matters:
Role and Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the development and management of key modelling assets within the team, with an objective to foster a team vision and approach that utilises state of the art data science and statistical techniques. You will be expected to drive higher quality/efficient use of data through continuous process improvements.
More specifically this will include:
- Lead, mentor and guide junior data scientists in the team to deliver projects and outcomes for the business. As well as leading and mentoring, you’ll be expected to make individual hands-on contributions which help drive innovation for the team.
- Present solutions to senior business and non-technical stakeholders.
- Utilise data science and machine learning techniques in Python or R to drive model development to solve key business problems.
- Collaborate with key business areas, including Product and Pricing, Line 1 risk to provide implementable modelling and AI solutions that drive customer experience, profitable growth and productivity.
- Work closely with colleagues in the broader Data Science community to create a centre of excellence.
W e would like to hear from you if you have:
Proven experience as a Data Science leader with exceptional statistical knowledge with the ability to work in both theoretical and practical analysis spaces.
Advanced technical skills - ability to generate actionable value-add insights by understanding complex data and using tools such as Python, R, Spark, Teradata SQL.
Understanding of cloud-based data science tools, such as AWS Sagemaker and AWS Bedrock.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills are required in this role to coordinate and influence senior cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to an empowered high performing team.
A relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Computer Science or Engineering.
Working with us:
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with an ultimate flexibility to work from any of our engineering hubs within Australia. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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