Data & AI Lead (Python, SQL, Cloud) for our client in Singapore

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics or a related field. * 8+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics or data science, including 3+ years in a lead role. * Hands-on experience delivering AI/ML solutions in production. * Strong knowledge of data architecture: data warehouses, lakes or lakehouses, ETL/ELT and streaming. * Proficiency in Python and SQL, and experience with tools such as Spark, Databricks, Snowflake or similar. * Experience with a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP). * Understanding of data governance, data quality and privacy requirements. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences. * Proven ability to lead teams and manage delivery in Agile environments. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with GenAI, LLMs and RAG, and with MLOps practices. * Experience in banking or another regulated industry. * Knowledge of regulations such as PDPA or GDPR, and of model risk management. * BI tool experience (Power BI, Tableau or similar). * Relevant cloud, data or AI certifications