Head of Data Science and AI, Singpass

Overview

Lead Singpass’ Data Science and AI function to improve trust and safety, product analytics, and applied AI through responsible, outcome-measured use of data science and automation.

What you'll do

• Define and lead Singpass’ Data Science and AI strategy.
• Advance fraud detection capabilities including real-time risk assessment and intervention.
• Establish trusted product and mission metrics using instrumentation, experimentation, and backtesting.
• Build reusable data capabilities such as data products, feature stores, and querying services.
• Identify and deliver practical AI use cases with clear value measures.
• Lead, hire, and develop data scientists and AI practitioners.
• Set standards for model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.

What you'll need

• At least 8 years of experience leading data science, machine learning, or applied AI teams.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory capacity including hiring and developing technical talent.
• Strong technical foundations in statistical modelling, machine learning, experimentation, and modern data platforms.
• Strong product judgement and ability to prioritise based on user and operational outcomes.
• Experience taking data science and AI capabilities from exploration into reliable use.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills balancing innovation, delivery, security, privacy, and responsible use.

Nice to have

• Experience in trust and safety, fraud detection, digital identity, or public-sector technology.

Details

• Role emphasizes building capabilities across Trust & Safety Data Platform, Product analytics, and Applied AI and automation.