Core Purpose:

To lead and drive SCBX's Virtual Bank comprehensive data strategy, transforming data into a strategic asset that underpins our vision of becoming "The Leading and Most Preferred Digital Retail Bank in Thailand".

You will be instrumental in establishing a robust data governance framework, leveraging cutting-edge Big Data and AI/ML solutions, and fostering a data-driven culture to enable hyper-personalization, operational excellence, and financial inclusion for all Thai citizens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define & Implement Data Strategy: Formulate, communicate, and execute the overall data strategy, ensuring its alignment with the bank's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish Data Governance: Lead the Data Governance Council (DGC) to define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures. This encompasses ensuring data quality, security, privacy, and compliance with regulations like the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Bank of Thailand (BOT) guidelines across the entire organization.
• Drive Data Analytics & AI/ML Innovation: Oversee the strategic direction and execution of data architecture, data engineering, data analytics, and data science functions. You will spearhead the development and deployment of advanced AI/ML models for critical banking functions such as credit scoring, customer segmentation, marketing automation, and fraud detection .
• Manage Data Platforms & Infrastructure: Guide the deployment and localization of scalable, cloud-native data platforms (e.g., WeBank’s WeDataSphere) and the design of standardized APIs to ensure seamless data sharing and integration capabilities.
• Champion Open Banking & Data Sharing: Drive the adoption and effective utilization of open banking data frameworks, establishing consent-based data sharing mechanisms to enhance customer experience and foster healthy market competition.
• Foster Data Culture & Collaboration: Cultivate a strong data-driven mindset and promote ethical data use across all departments. You will lead the Data Center of Excellence (CoE), functioning as a catalyst for cross-departmental collaboration on high-impact data projects that align with the strategic objectives.
• Talent Development & Knowledge Transfer: Collaborate with the Human Resources department to uplift and train Thai nationals in advanced data capabilities, facilitating crucial knowledge transfer from international consortium partners such as WeBank and KakaoBank .
• Data Monetization: Develop and implement sustainable strategies for data monetization while rigorously upholding ethical standards and ensuring customer trust.

Essential Qualifications:

• Extensive Leadership Experience: A proven track record (10+ years preferred) in senior data management, data analytics, and AI/ML leadership roles, with substantial experience in the banking, digital finance, or fintech industry, ideally within a virtual bank environment .
• Deep Technical Expertise: Profound understanding and practical experience with Big Data technologies, AI/ML methodologies, data architecture design, and comprehensive data governance frameworks.
• Regulatory & Security Acumen: Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., PDPA) and cybersecurity best practices specifically pertaining to data handling within a financial services context.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and drive strategic initiatives that significantly contribute to business growth and innovation.
• Exceptional Leadership & Collaboration Skills: Outstanding capability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders at all levels, and foster effective cross-functional collaboration, including working seamlessly with international consortium partners.