Job Description
Data Scientist-()
Job
:Finance
Primary Location
:Asia-India-Chennai
Schedule
:Full-time
Employee Status
:Permanent
Posting Date
:23/Mar/2026, 1:05:54 AM
Unposting Date
:Ongoing
Role Responsibilities
We are looking for a Data Scientist who will support SCB Finance teams with insights gained from analysing company data. The ideal candidate is adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. They must have strong experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building and implementing models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations. They must have a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights. They must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams. The right candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes
The candidate will be responsible for building Machine learning & Deep learning algorithms and NLP and will be responsible for converting blue sky ideas into implementation.
• Should be able to create solutions and try various algorithms to solve the problem.
• Use NLP,ML and DL techniques to bring order to unstructured data
• Experience in extracting signal from noise in large unstructured datasets a plus
• Work within the Engineering Team to design, code, train, test, deploy and iterate on enterprise scale machine learning systems
• Related experience in building chat bots would be added advantage.
• Work alongside an excellent, cross-functional team across Engineering, Product and Design
• Work with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
Our Ideal Candidate
• Experience in applying machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing , Building chat bots.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid software engineering skills across multiple languages including but not limited to Java or Python, C/C++
• Problem solver - able to work independently, and be comfortable with deadlines and milestones
• Deep understanding of ML techniques such as: classification, clustering, deep learning, optimization methods, supervised and unsupervised techniques
• Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, ChatBoTetc.
• Strong communication skills and an easy going attitude
• Proven ability to apply, debug, and develop machine learning models for real-world applications
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Previous Banking Finance work experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
Role Specific Technical Competencies
• Tensorflow or Pytorch
• Python
• SQL & PostgreSQL
• Linux
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Recruitment assessments - some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.
Visit our careers website
Job
:Finance
Primary Location
:Asia-India-Chennai
Schedule
:Full-time
Employee Status
:Permanent
Posting Date
:23/Mar/2026, 1:05:54 AM
Unposting Date
:Ongoing
Role Responsibilities
We are looking for a Data Scientist who will support SCB Finance teams with insights gained from analysing company data. The ideal candidate is adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. They must have strong experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building and implementing models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations. They must have a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights. They must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams. The right candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes
The candidate will be responsible for building Machine learning & Deep learning algorithms and NLP and will be responsible for converting blue sky ideas into implementation.
• Should be able to create solutions and try various algorithms to solve the problem.
• Use NLP,ML and DL techniques to bring order to unstructured data
• Experience in extracting signal from noise in large unstructured datasets a plus
• Work within the Engineering Team to design, code, train, test, deploy and iterate on enterprise scale machine learning systems
• Related experience in building chat bots would be added advantage.
• Work alongside an excellent, cross-functional team across Engineering, Product and Design
• Work with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
Our Ideal Candidate
• Experience in applying machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing , Building chat bots.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid software engineering skills across multiple languages including but not limited to Java or Python, C/C++
• Problem solver - able to work independently, and be comfortable with deadlines and milestones
• Deep understanding of ML techniques such as: classification, clustering, deep learning, optimization methods, supervised and unsupervised techniques
• Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, ChatBoTetc.
• Strong communication skills and an easy going attitude
• Proven ability to apply, debug, and develop machine learning models for real-world applications
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Previous Banking Finance work experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
Role Specific Technical Competencies
• Tensorflow or Pytorch
• Python
• SQL & PostgreSQL
• Linux
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Recruitment assessments - some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.
Visit our careers website
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Data Scientist position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
