Data Science (Banking)

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Professional Services • Consulting • Energy • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Be Yourself at Work, Make a Difference, and Act with Integrity are our values at Capco.
The Role
The Data Scientist leads analytics initiatives for credit card portfolios, utilizing statistical models and machine learning to drive business growth and optimize risk management.
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About Capco

Capco is a global technology and business consultancy focused exclusively on the financial services sector. We partner with leading banks and financial institutions to help them succeed in an increasingly data‑driven, regulated, and fast‑evolving industry.

At Capco, you’ll work on high‑impact analytics and transformation initiatives for some of the world’s largest financial services organizations. We foster an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture where individuality is celebrated and people are encouraged to #BeYourselfAtWork. Diversity, in all its forms, is fundamental to our success.

Role Overview

Capco is seeking a Senior Advanced Analytics / Data Science Lead to drive sophisticated analytics initiatives within large‑scale, data‑rich financial services environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced analytics professional who enjoys working at the intersection of data science, business strategy, and decision‑making. You will lead complex analytics workstreams, translate high‑volume data into actionable insights, and deliver scalable, insight‑driven solutions that drive measurable business outcomes across customer and business portfolios.

Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Analytics & Modelling
  • Lead end‑to‑end advanced analytics initiatives, delivering optimization, growth, and risk insights across customer and business portfolios
  • Analyse large‑scale transactional and behavioural datasets to uncover opportunities for commercial performance and efficiency
  • Design, develop, validate, and deploy statistical and machine learning models to support strategic decision‑making
  • Conduct segmentation, lifecycle analysis, propensity modelling, and performance optimisation
Experimentation & Measurement
  • Design and evaluate robust experimentation and testing frameworks, including A/B testing and control groups
  • Establish methodologies for impact measurement and performance tracking
Data Engineering & Scalability
  • Prepare, transform, and structure large volumes of data for advanced modelling and analytics
  • Enhance and optimise analytical code and processes to ensure scalability, robustness, and efficiency
Insight Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Translate complex analytical outcomes into clear, compelling, and actionable insights for senior stakeholders
  • Develop dashboards and reporting solutions to monitor performance and communicate trends
  • Support senior leadership through structured storytelling, insight summaries, and performance reporting
Collaboration & Thought Leadership
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed analytics into business initiatives
  • Document methodologies and contribute to reusable analytical assets and best practices across Capco
Qualifications & ExperienceRequired
  • Degree (or higher) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • 5–8+ years’ experience in advanced analytics, data science, or quantitative strategy roles
  • Strong foundation in statistical modelling, machine learning, and quantitative analysis
  • Hands‑on proficiency in SQL, Python, or equivalent analytics tools
  • Solid understanding of experimental design and causal inference
  • Proven ability to translate analytics into commercial and strategic recommendations
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Preferred
  • Experience in consulting, financial services, or large data‑driven organizations
  • Exposure to analytics use cases within banking, payments, risk, or customer analytics environments
Why Join Capco?
  • Work on market‑leading analytics programmes in the financial services industry
  • Partner with senior clients on strategic, data‑driven decisions
  • Be part of a rapidly growing APAC team with strong career acceleration opportunities
  • Thrive in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and high‑performance culture

Skills Required

  • Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • 5-8+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics, ideally within financial services or retail banking
  • Proven experience in credit card portfolio analytics, customer lifecycle modelling, or marketing optimisation
  • Strong expertise in statistical modelling techniques such as regression, clustering, classification
  • Experience working with large datasets using tools such as SQL, Hive, Hadoop, Spark, Python or cloud-based analytics platforms

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Capco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing resources are extensive, featuring a global platform with a Mental Health Hub, EAP-style support, coaching, financial-wellness content, and regional wellbeing events. These offerings position health and lifestyle support as a core part of the employee experience.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-friendly design includes enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave along with paid leave for pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement. U.S. Return-to-Work materials highlight flexibility and structured support for caregiving needs.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Recognition on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index signals LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and benefits in the U.S. context. This reflects intentional coverage for diverse families and life stages.

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The Company
HQ: London
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the energy and financial services industries. Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent. TRUSTED ADVISORS - Our collaborative and entrepreneurial approach position us as trusted long-term partners to our clients. DEEP EXPERTISE - Clients look to us for clear guidance, proven expertise, and the support they need to set their companies up for success. DISRUPTIVE SOLUTIONS- We do not provide off -the-shelf answers to clients’ challenges. Instead, we work in close collaboration to understand the issues, and craft disruptive, bespoke solutions. ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP - We recognize every client has distinct needs and expectations, and we take ownership and accountability for the solutions we design, build, and deliver.

Why Work With Us

We support and encourage an inclusive culture, entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run. We believe diversity powers innovation. Be Yourself At Work (#BYAW) is an integral and underlying part of our culture

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