Head of Data Science - Financial Services

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
Plan, schedule and manage the Data Science initiativesDevelop and implement standards for data science code, models, experiments, documentation
  • Drive data science best practices
  • Grow and nurture highly sought-after data science team

About Our Client

Our client is a series-B fintech with long-term presence in Indonesia and robust business performance.

Job Description

A Head of Data Science will be responsible for:

  • Manage a team of data scientists
  • Ensure timely and quality delivery of projects
  • Plan, schedule and manage the Data Science initiatives
  • Develop and implement standards for data science code, models, experiments, documentation
  • Familiar with ML Lifecycle and hands-on experience managing ML in production environments.
  • Provide quality assurance and control of all Data Science research plans, methodologies and implementation of deliverables. Review and code-review the team's work.
  • Comfortable in writing advanced SQL (Joins, Partition/Window functions, CTEs, sub-queries)
  • Develop prototypes, blueprints, standards for the team
  • Identify opportunities for improved decision making or business process optimization.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Statistics, (Applied) Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar advanced degree is preferred
  • Possess numerous of experience in applied Data Science, Quantitative Analysis, Statistical Analysis, or Modelling
  • Comfortable in writing advanced SQL (Joins, Partition/Window functions, CTEs, sub-queries; fluency in Python and the core Python data stack (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-Learn, SciPy, Matplotlib)
  • Deep understanding of Data Science fundamentals and workflow e.g. algorithms, data structures, model selection and evaluation, model performance metrics, ensembling, and common pitfalls of machine learning.
  • Excellent communication skills (Bahasa Indonesia and English)
  • Great project management skills
  • Highly curious, critical and motivated

What's on Offer

Flexible working arrangement

Competitive salary & benefit

Contact
Dyah Alya Gretiana
Quote job ref
JN-092023-6193031
Phone number
+62 21 2958 8817

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Data Analysis
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dyah Alya Gretiana
Consultant contact
+62 21 2958 8817
Job Reference
JN-092023-6193031

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.