(IMMEDIATE HIRING) Data Scientist (Payments/AML)

Webpuppies Digital
Singapore, SG
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
Collaboration
Medium
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Individual Contributor
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills

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What success looks like

  • Developed analytical scripts and models
  • Identified patterns and anomalies
  • Translated business problem statements into data-driven insights
Typical background
Data ScienceMachine LearningStatistics

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Machine Learning Engineer
  • Coming from Data Analyst

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonSQLApplied Data Science TechniquesStatistical AnalysisBig Data Production Experience

Preferred

PaymentsAMLFintechAuditRisk

Stack & domain

PythonSQLPaymentsAmlFintech

About the role

Original posting from Webpuppies Digital

Company Description

Webpuppies Digital has been delivering digital transformation solutions across 21 countries since 2000. Trusted by Singapore government agencies, global enterprises, and SMEs, we take a strategy-first, results-driven approach to develop cutting-edge solutions. With over 25 years of experience, our expertise spans AI consultancy, smart systems integration, web and mobile application development, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

As a strategic digital partner, we guide businesses from strategy to execution and provide ongoing support to help them thrive in the digital age.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support payments and AML‑related use cases. The role is focused on applied data science and hands‑on problem solving, with strong programming requirements. This is not a data engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply data science techniques on payments and transactional datasets
  • Build analytical scripts and models to identify patterns, anomalies, and risk indicators
  • Perform data preparation, cleansing, and exploratory analysis using Python
  • Translate business, risk, and audit problem statements into clear data‑driven insights
  • Work closely with stakeholders across payments, risk, and compliance functions

Required Skills & Experience

  • Up to 4-7 years of professional experience in data science roles
  • Strong hands‑on Python and programming skills (mandatory)
  • Strong hands-on SQL skills (mandatory)
  • Solid Production experience with Big Data
  • Solid foundation in applied data science techniques and statistical analysis
  • Experience working with structured / transactional datasets

Preferred (Nice to Have)

  • Exposure to payments, AML, fintech, audit, or risk domains

Eligibility & Compliance

  • Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident only
  • Must be able to clear client security and background screening
  • Immediate availability (next 2-3 weeks)
  • Needs to clear client interview and work out of client office

Source: Webpuppies Digital careers

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