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Data Science, Specialist
full-timeMalaysia

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Location

Malaysia

Type

full-time

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About this role

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on. 

About the Role

- To support on being the Centre of Excellence for analytics solution strategy to enable AIA’s vision of promoting Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
- To be part of the data science team to deliver analytical work that drives business growth, customer experience, productivity and optimizes efficiencies.
- To create valuable best practices that can be replicated in other markets.
- To produce best practice analytics solutions to support business decisions with measurable success to drive business growth and effectiveness.
- To deliver the analytics workplan with the Insights team and business users to ensure delivery of brilliant analytics work that meets the business pace.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • To create and execute the data science approach to support the long term and short term business needs, which will drive tangible business outcome.
  • To partner with the Insights team to ensure delivery of  analytics workplan in a timely manner with brilliant quality work.
  • This role requires candidates to have a hands-on approach and be the analytics technical expert who uses large data sets and strong in applying varieties of machine learning methodology / algorithms with different data tools in developing the models, running simulations & optimization.
  • To be an analytics consultant for the business stakeholders and able to coach team members to recommend and deliver the creative analytics solutions for continuous improvements and solving business questions.
  • To implement and manage a high standard of procedural documentation.
  • To research and experiment with creative and advanced machine learning techniques and tools.
  • To drive the collection of new data and refinement of existing data sources.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree / Masters in any relevant field of study is required.
  • At least 3 years of data science related working experience.
  • Experience in programming-based analytics with experience in SQL, python.
  • Proven experience in building statistical models, segmentations, predictive and propensity models (e.g clustering, predictive models, neural network, scenario analysis, conceptual modeling, hypothesis testing).
  • Good understanding of design and machine learning algorithm principles.
  • Good understanding of machine learning model management principles and practices.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary and competitive environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills. 
  • Able to collaborate with other teams to drive positive outcomes.
  • Strong business acumen and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities. 
  • Added bonus if candidate has experiences over Big Data platform (esp unstructured data) and deep learning.
  • Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive business outcomes. 

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

Other facts

Tech stack
Data Science,Machine Learning,SQL,Python,Statistical Models,Predictive Models,Clustering,Neural Networks,Hypothesis Testing,Analytical Skills,Problem Solving,Critical Thinking,Project Management,Big Data,Deep Learning

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$328 billion as of 30 June 2025.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 43 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

(1) Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2) Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance

What you'll do

  • The role involves creating and executing a data science approach to support business needs and partnering with the Insights team to deliver analytics work. The candidate will also act as an analytics consultant and coach team members in delivering creative analytics solutions.

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What does a Data Science, Specialist do at AIA?

As a Data Science, Specialist at AIA, you will: the role involves creating and executing a data science approach to support business needs and partnering with the Insights team to deliver analytics work. The candidate will also act as an analytics consultant and coach team members in delivering creative analytics solutions..

Why join AIA as a Data Science, Specialist?

AIA is a leading Insurance company.

Is the Data Science, Specialist position at AIA remote?

The Data Science, Specialist position at AIA is based in Malaysia, Malaysia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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