Data Scientist AI & Analytics (DataX)

• Sydney Location /Hybrid Working
• Make an impact where data meets insight

Opportunity Knocks

At Westpac were reimagining how economic insight is created scaled and delivered. This is not a traditional data science role. Youll sit at the intersection of AI data engineering and macroeconomicsbuilding the next generation of data-driven research that shapes one of Australias most trusted market voices.

The DataX and Economics teams sit within WIB DDAI (Data Digital & AI) and deliver data-driven products and insights to external institutional clients while Economics provides macroeconomic research and forecasts that shapes Westpacs market voice.

If youre a highly experienced Data Science SME who is a hands-on builder and thrives on translating complex ideas into real-world production-grade solutionsthis is your platform to shine!

Working within the DataX Economics partnership youll leverage shared data assets modern tooling and scalable platforms to deliver high-impact outcomes for institutional clients and internal research.

Day to Day Focus

• Build and deploy econometric machine learning (ML) models for forecasting nowcasting and scenario analysis
• Develop AI-enabled tools (NLP automation insight generation) to transform research workflows into production
• Translate economic hypotheses into robust quantitative frameworks
• Work hands-on with macro transaction and alternative datasets to unlock insights at scale
• Drive end-to-end model lifecyclefrom experimentation to production validation and governance
• Present insights to both technical and executive audiences

Key Essentials

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science
• Proven experience delivering production-grade data science / ML solutions (not just POCs or academic work)
• Strong background in statistical modelling and time-series analysis
• Deep capability in Python (scikit-learn statsmodels PyTorch/TensorFlow)
• Deep track record building scalable models and data-driven products
• Ability to operate in complex enterprise environments with strong stakeholder engagement
• Economics econometrics or financial markets exposure
• Experience building NLP / LLM-driven solutions complemented by solid Cloud ML platforms (Azure ML SageMaker or similar)
• Experience working alongside research strategy or domain experts
• Youre curious commercial and delivery-focused and you get energy from turning ambiguity into structured scalable solutions
• Youre a hands-on problem solver who shipsnot just experiments and you communicate complex ideas with clarity and influence

Why join us

Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country.

Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today!

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Were all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age gender background or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

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