Associate Director – Data Scientist at TENTEN Partners

Job Description:

Latest job information from TENTEN Partners for the position of Associate Director – Data Scientist. If the Associate Director – Data Scientist vacancy in Singapore matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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An exciting opportunity to join a global financial services company and lead the design and development of advanced AML Transaction Monitoring models and analytics. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong domain knowledge in financial crime detection, regulations, and risk management.

You will drive model innovation, optimise detection effectiveness, strengthen TM governance, and collaborate closely across product, business, and compliance teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and deploy advanced analytics/models for anomaly detection, behaviour profiling, predictive scoring, and network analysis.
• Lead data exploration, feature engineering, and model performance optimisation.
• Enhance Transaction Monitoring effectiveness through threshold tuning, segmentation, scenario design, and AI/ML-driven optimisation.
• Ensure TM models and processes comply with Model Risk Policy and FCC governance standards.
• Partner with business, product, technology, and advisory teams to address emerging financial crime risks.
• Provide SME guidance on TM coverage, typologies, and monitoring strategies.
• Support remediation, model enhancements, and production deployment activities.
• Coach and mentor team members; drive a culture of strong risk awareness and ethical conduct.

What You Bring

• 8+ years’ experience in AML Transaction Monitoring analytics, with 5+ years in financial crime risk mitigation.
• Proven expertise in model development, optimisation, and deployment in TM or compliance environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL and familiarity with modern data engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, financial products, and core banking systems.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• ACAMS (or equivalent) certification preferred.
• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Management, Engineering, or related field.

Why Join?

• Salary range: SGD 120 - 160K annual base
• 22 Days annual leave plus medical insurance
• Influence high-impact AML surveillance strategy across multiple businesses and products
• Work with advanced analytics and emerging detection technologies
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to safeguarding the organisation from financial crime

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Equal Opportunity Statement

TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

Job Info:

• Company: TENTEN Partners
• Position: Associate Director – Data Scientist
• Work Location: Singapore
• Country: SG

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