Meezan Bank Limited is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Data Science to lead its Data & Advanced Analytics function. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who can translate complex data into actionable insights, drive innovation, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
• Professional certifications in Data Science or Machine Learning (e.g., IBM SPSS, IBM Data Science Professional Certificate) will be preferred
• Knowledge or certification in Islamic Finance will be considered an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in data science, quantitative analytics, or advanced analytics
• At least 3 years in a leadership or team management role

Key Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Expertise in model risk management and explainable AI techniques
• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and compliance
• Excellent collaboration and leadership skills

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the bank’s data science strategy and roadmap
• Develop and manage use case pipelines aligned with business priorities
• Establish and oversee model development lifecycle frameworks
• Lead predictive modeling initiatives using advanced machine learning techniques
• Ensure model validation, monitoring, and explainability
• Apply optimization techniques to enhance business outcomes
• Translate analytical findings into practical business solutions
• Collaborate with data engineering, risk, and business teams
• Ensure adherence to governance and regulatory requirements
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing data science team

Department

Data & Advanced Analytics – Finance Division

Location

Head Office, Karachi