Unit Head – Data Science (AVP / VP)
National Bank of Pakistan
Published Date: • Karachi, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
“The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.
In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position in the area of of Digital Banking based at Karachi.
The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:
Position / Job Title:
Unit Head – Data Science (AVP / VP)
Reporting to:
Wing Head – BI Advance Analytics
Educational /Professional Qualification:
- Minimum Graduation in Business Administration / Economics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan
- Candidates having a Master’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Information Systems / Engineering / Information Technology or relevantprofessional certification in Data Science / Data Analytics will be preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 06 years of experience in Banking and / or Telecom and / or Fintech and / orCapital Markets and / or Financial Institution and / or Technology Services provider(Software House or etc.), including 03 years of experience in Data Science and / or Data Analytics and / or Machine Learning and / or AI Solution Development
- Candidates having experience in Data Science Frameworks and / or Data Governance and / or Machine Learning Ops and / or Performance Monitoring with hands-on experience in Generative AI and / or Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, including prompt engineering and / or RAG and foundation-model deployment will be preferred
Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:
- Proven ability to drive data science initiatives by leveraging strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
- Skilled in translating complex data challenges into actionable insights and strategies that align with organizational goals
- Deep understanding of data science methodologies, including machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics tools, such as Python, R, SQL, and visualization platforms, like Power BI and Tableau
- Working knowledge of Generative AI and Agentic AI concepts, including prompt engineering, RAG, vector databases / embeddings, and agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain or equivalent)
- Familiarity with LLMOps practices (model evaluation, hallucination monitoring, cost and latency management) and Responsible AI / AI governance principles for GenAI systems in a regulated environment
Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:
To develop and implement data science frameworks aligned with business objectives
To oversee and manage data science portfolios for consistency, scalability, and alignment
To collaborate with business, IT, and analytics teams to create actionable AI/ML models and solutions
To drive data governance and model performance tracking to support data-driven decisions
To lead workshops and steering committees to ensure transparency and alignment across teams
To evaluate and implement data science tools (Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) to enhance analytics capabilities
To mentor and develop high-performing data science teams, strengthening both technical and strategic skills
To define KPIs, monitor metrics, and track the business impact of data science initiatives
To lead the evaluation and adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI use cases across the Bank from proof-of-concept through enterprise rollout
To establish GenAI-specific governance and risk frameworks (data privacy, prompt security,
model access controls) and partner with IT Security on LLM-specific risks, such as prompt injection and data exfiltration
To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Place of Posting:
Karachi
Assessment Interview(s)
Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interview(s).
Employment Type:
The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed on discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation package and other benefits as per Bank’s Policy / rules.
Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.
Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.
National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.