Senior Data Scientist

About the Job

Locations: Taguig

Corporate Title: Vice President

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Strategy and Transformation team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig for the role of Senior Data Scientist.

In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions using advanced analytics, machine learning, and rigorous data validation to enhance financial decision-making, manage risks, optimize performance, and ensure compliance within a tech-enabled banking environment.

Going Further For You.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

At EastWest, we empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiatives. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

For 30 years, EastWest has emerged as one of the most consumer-focused universal banks in the Philippines. EastWest is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

What the role will entail

• Define the data science roadmap, lead end-to-end analytics projects, and align initiatives with business and financial goals.
• Collect, clean, and analyze complex financial data to develop and evaluate machine learning models for forecasting, risk, fraud, and segmentation.
• Translate analytical findings into clear business strategies; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure models meet operational objectives.
• Streamline data pipelines and deployment workflows to boost efficiency, scalability, and performance across systems.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging tech and algorithms, creating visualizations, and communicating insights to stakeholders at all levels.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, business, or technology-related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, or Business Administration
• Familiarity with banking operations (Marketing, Credit, Portfolio, Fraud, AML) and hands-on experience with open-source data tools (Hive, Presto, Airflow) and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams and functions
• Demonstrated expertise in banking operations (e.g., Marketing, Credit, Portfolio, Fraud, AML), proficiency in open-source data tools (Hive, Presto, Airflow), cloud technologies (Azure, GCP, AWS), and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset with strong communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to structure complex issues and deliver insightful, timely solutions

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth