Data Science Manager, Southeast Asia

Title : Data Science Manager, Southeast Asia

Reports to : Regional Head of Southeast Asia

Women’s World Banking is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead the development of data-driven insights, credit risk models, and AI-powered tools that advance financial inclusion and climate resilience across Southeast Asia.

Based in Jakarta, this role will be instrumental in strengthening WWB’s data analytics capabilities to drive evidence-based product innovation, responsible digital lending, and systemic market change. The Data Science Manager will work closely with Advisory, Research, and Policy teams to translate raw data into actionable insights that enable financial service providers (FSPs), regulators, and policymakers to better serve women-led MSMEs and underbanked communities.

This position goes beyond model-building — it’s about creating data ecosystems that unlock opportunity. The ideal candidate is both a technical expert and a systems thinker, passionate about using data, AI, and machine learning to improve financial access, optimize risk management, and enable sustainable growth for low-income women and micro-entrepreneurs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Data Science & Model Development

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of credit scoring, behavioral scoring, and risk segmentation models tailored to women-led MSMEs and informal entrepreneurs.
• Develop AI / ML algorithms and analytical frameworks that integrate alternative and non-traditional data (e.g., G2P, QRIS transactions, mobile usage, environmental factors).
• Build tools and models that advance climate-smart credit decisioning, integrating resilience and sustainability indicators into risk assessments.
• Conduct model validation, back‑testing, and performance monitoring to ensure accuracy, fairness, and regulatory compliance.

Data Analytics & Insight Generation

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Measure of Success

Within the First 75 Days

We offer comprehensive benefits including :

About Women's World Banking

We believe in being a force for the greater good, devoted to accelerating and growing the financial inclusion of women. With rapidly changing markets, influenced by technology and social behavioral expectations, we are embarking on a new chapter to transform the way we design and implement solutions.

For over 40 years, Women’s World Banking has partnered with financial institutions, showing them the benefit of investing in women as customers. We equip these institutions with in-depth research and data driven insights to develop financial products and educational programs. While our clients are financial service providers, our mission is to engage consumers – women who are marginalized by financial systems.

Women’s World Banking and WWB Asset Management is an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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