Job Purpose
We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead multiple high-impact Machine Learning initiatives in collaboration with our business teams. This role plays a pivotal part in addressing strategic challenges aligned with company OKRs, enhancing our products, and creating measurable business impact using advanced Data Science methods and systems applied to unstructured, large-scale, and diverse Big Data sources.
As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will actively contribute to strategic decision-making, provide forward-thinking data guidance, and ensure our analytics capabilities drive competitive advantage. You will also be accountable for resource allocation, project prioritization, and leading teams towards delivering exceptional outcomes.
Key Accountabilitie
s1. Data Solutionin
- gDesign, implement, and evaluate cutting-edge ML/DL models to solve complex business problems, ensuring alignment with business KPIs
- .Build advanced analytics solutions including recommendation engines, personalized models, and other AI-powered applications
- .Drive adoption of Machine Learning and Big Data techniques across multiple journeys and squads, fostering innovation
- .Oversee the execution of complex Data Science projects in an agile, compliant, and business-driven manner
.2. Data Insightin
- gLead the discovery of meaningful, actionable insights from massive and diverse datasets in close partnership with business stakeholders
- .Establish processes and tools for continuous model performance monitoring and prediction accuracy evaluation
- .Facilitate cross-squad discussions (3+ squads) to uncover new opportunities for Data Science applications
- .Partner with Data Engineers to design sophisticated algorithms that enhance operational efficiency
- .Maintain deep awareness of your datasets—distributions, outliers, conversion rates—and perform sanity checks to validate model integrity and business relevance
.3. Project Managemen
- tTake ownership of projects end-to-end: managing priorities, keeping teams aligned, and focusing on quick wins with measurable impact
- .Navigate project conflicts, evolving requirements, and challenges to keep delivery on time, high-quality, and business-relevant
- .Collaborate with leads to resolve team bottlenecks, perform root cause analyses, and implement continuous improvement practices
.4. Talent Developmen
- tLead, inspire, and retain a team of Data Scientists, fostering both technical and career growth
- .Mentor and coach junior and mid-level scientists into high-performing, autonomous contributors
- .Promote a culture of curiosity, innovation, and excellence in Data Science
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Key Relationshi
psDirect Manager: Head / Director, Data Scien
ce
Success Profile — Qualifications & Experie
nceQualificati
- onsMaster's degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative fiel
ds.Experience & Ski
llsExperience: 12+ years in data analytics, ML/DL development, and deploying models on large-scale da
ta.Business Problem Solv
- ingStrong ability to translate business needs into data science solutio
- ns.Experience working closely with business and DS tea
ms.Analyt
- icsExpertise in statistics, A/B testing, and experimental desi
- gn.Strong analytical and critical thinki
ng.Machine Learn
- ingSolid experience in traditional ML, deep learning, and recommendation syste
- ms.Applied ML/AI in financial or high-impact domai
ns.Technical Ski
- llsProficient in Python, R, SQL (plus Scala/Java/C++ is a plu
- s).Hands-on experience with Spark, Databricks, and big data platfor
ms.Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior leadersh
ip.Leadership & Deliv
- eryExperience in team leadership, mentoring, and driving high-performance DS tea
- ms.Solid Agile/Scrum project management experien
ce.Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect technology with business strategy and outcom
es.
Why Join
UsAt Techcombank, you will have the resources of a leading bank and the opportunity to directly shape data-driven strategies that impact tens of millions of custom
ers.We of
- fer:A global working environment with top-tier experts from leading international organizati
- ons.Recognition as Vietnam's #1 customer experience bank, driven by our focus on Big Data utilization and cutting-edge technology infrastruct
- ure.Competitive compensation and performance-based incenti
- ves.Opportunities to innovate, influence, and lead at sc
ale.
