Associate Director - Data Analytics and AI (Risk and Transactions)

KordaMentha stands as one of Asia-Pacific’s most trusted independent advisory and investment firms, with our story shaped by our exceptional people. Our remarkable growth reflects our reputation for quality talent and our track record of offering innovative solutions to commercial challenges. Our team combines expertise from science, law enforcement, engineering, accounting, finance, and consulting to collaborate in a dynamic and innovative environment. We continually seek better ways to solve problems and seize opportunities by applying a different way of thinking, benefiting both our clients and our firm. Our continued growth means we are always looking for passionate people who not only thrive on challenges but also possess strong communication, negotiation and strategic thinking skills. We seek experienced professionals that are motivated to create tangible impact and deliver the very highest standards of service to our clients. Job Description We are looking for an Associate Director who has a passion for helping clients manage their risk, compliance, financial crime or regulatory challenges through data, advanced analytics and AI approaches and technologies. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that brings deep expertise in data sourcing, engineering, analytics methods and tools to the broader risk and transactions agenda. Key Responsibilities: Advise top-tier clients to help solve complex business problems across diverse industries through use of data, cloud, analytics and AI technologies.Play an integral role in leading and delivering a portfolio of large and complex projects whilst also supporting and driving sales initiatives within the businessApply technical skills and knowledge to design and lead work streams, successfully managing project risks and financials along the wayDevelop data-driven strategies, analyse and integrate complex data sets and provide evidence-based actionable insights that align with business objectives. Design and implement complex data models, including those leveraging AI and Generative AI techniques, to identify, manage and prevent risk issues.Develop, lead and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through formal training programmes, on-the-job training, and coaching Collaborate with different service lines to identify business needs and devise data solutions, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersContinue to drive ongoing growth in the business through development of staff as well as key client and service offering responsibilities, and build our presence in the market Stay abreast of emerging trends in data risk, usage and AI, including AI regulations, governance and safety in the market Qualifications At least 8 years of experience in data analytics, model build and feature engineering in response to risk, compliance, financial crime or regulatory issuesProficient in data querying and manipulation using cloud-based SQL and NoSQL database technologies. Building visualisations in Power BI or Tableau is desirable but not mandatoryExperience in utilising modern MLOps/DevOps approaches to manage and deploy models at scale on Azure (preferred), AWS or GCP. Ability to prototype and bring models into productionRobust understanding of statistical methods and data modelling techniques, with expertise in data science libraries and frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch and strong command of programming languages such as Python or RExcellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skillsStrong attention to detail and exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to exercise mature judgmentDemonstrated ability to handle ambiguity, navigate through change, and deliver results effectivelyExperience leading and developing teams on data programs of work Strong project management skills with demonstrated capability of managing multiple projects / work streams simultaneouslyBachelor’s degree in computer science, artificial Intelligence, actuarial studies, mathematics or related disciplines. A Master's degree or PhD is preferredDemonstrated consulting experience in a Tier 1 or boutique consulting firm is preferred Additional Information Diversity Applying 'a different mindset' is at the heart of everything KordaMentha does, and it is fuelled by the diversity of our peoples' experiences and backgrounds. We believe there is strength in difference, and because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements of the position description. We are committed to enhancing diversity within the firm and celebrating differences. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or age.