Senior Data Scientist

About Us

Upskills provides expert financial software consulting to investment banks and leading financial institutions in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe. With a strong, Front to Back expertise in the cash and derivatives markets, coupled by an in-depth knowledge of financial markets technologies, we provide smart and efficient solutions.

Upskills is seeking a highly motivated candidate with sound NLP knowledge to participate on various Machine Learning (ML) projects working with the clients. Reporting to the head of data science, you will be responsible to lead client projects related to AI and Machine learning domain with a focus towards applications to capital markets.
Here is what you'll be doing: ​​

• Strong analytical and technical skills in independently carrying the weight of projects assigned ensuring success.
• Contribution to research ideas; Problem solving;
• Able to code and timely delivery of the projects.
• Leading the team and presenting ideas to the client.

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Master, PhD holder in Computer Science, Data Science/Artificial Intelligence or Quantitative Disciplines.
• Leadership in generating ideas
• Analyse and deriving insights using visualisation tools
• Knowledge about Products and Processes in Capital Markets Industry
• Experience in productionising Machine Learning Projects
• Proficient in Python (and/or R)
• Development using Big Data architecture.
• Strong theoretical foundation in Statistics and Advanced Machine learning concepts.  
• Experienced in Development of NLP based Deep Learning models and Recommendation models as well
• Experienced in using Big Data Architecture and the tools in the landscape