Senior Data Scientist, GIA Innovation

City

Mumbai, Pune

Job Type

Full Time

Country / State

India

Function Category

Audit

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Your team

You will be working in Group Internal Audit (GIA) Team in India. GIA is an independent function that supports UBS in achieving its strategic, operational, financial and compliance objectives. We do this by assessing key processes, governance, risk management, and the control environment within all Business Divisions and Group Functions globally. We are independent in our work and report directly to the Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee.

We are a talent powerhouse that attracts and develops the best people by driving career growth in and outside the department. Our GIA innovation team supports GIA’s mission and vision by empowering all staff to embrace innovative automation and data analytics tools and techniques. In your role, you will own and support the development of analytics tools which deliver important capabilities to our audit function.

Your expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Data Science, AI, Statistics, Business Administration, Computer Science) preferably from a top-tier university.
• 7+ years of experience driving data-driven initiatives, particularly in the realms of analytics and AI, within the financial services or audit industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing advanced analytics and/or AI solutions that significantly enhance audit processes and risk assessments.
• Proficient in using tools such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, and Power BI to build and manage data analytics and AI frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to scale solutions and apply appropriate analytical techniques to complex challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, able to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholder groups effectively.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and guiding teams to achieve strategic goals and maximize value.
• Deep understanding of audit contexts, including risk assessments and audit execution processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Experience in managing projects within an Agile framework, with a proactive, autonomous approach to driving innovations and improvements.

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.