Associate Director, Data Science

At AIA, we're transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler, and more connected to develop digital solutions that help people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

As an Associate Director, Data Science, you will lead a high-performing Data Science & AI team to turn complex insurance opportunities into trusted, scalable, and measurable AI solutions. This role combines people leadership, technology strategy, hands-on technical direction, and production accountability across predictive analytics, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.

Your responsibilities include:

• Building, leading, coaching, and retaining a diverse team of data scientists and AI engineers
• Shaping the Data Science & AI roadmap and guiding delivery
• Translating business needs into responsible AI products with measurable outcomes
• Creating durable partnerships with business users and stakeholders
• Ensuring production solutions have proper governance, documentation, and support structures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Typically, 10+ years of relevant experience across data science, machine learning, AI engineering, or advanced analytics
• Demonstrated delivery of AI or analytics products from problem framing to production
• Strong applied knowledge of Python and SQL
• Current understanding of modern GenAI architecture
• Experience partnering with enterprise Technology, security, architecture, data, and risk functions

Added advantages:

• Experience in life insurance, financial services, or healthcare
• Knowledge of insurance use cases such as underwriting, claims, or fraud detection
• Familiarity with cloud AI and data platforms, lakehouse architecture, and enterprise DevSecOps practices