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Principal Data Scientist

  • 809347
  • NSW- Sydney CBD
  • VIC- Melbourne CBD
  • Business Analysis
  • Data & Analytics
  • Permanent Full time
  • Opening at: Sep 30 2026 - 06:00 AEST
  • Closing at: Oct 7 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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  • Bring your passion for delivering advanced data driven solutions for the B&PB business.
  • Shape the future of analytics and data science across B&PB through innovation, collaboration and data-driven decision making
  • We win in the right way, which is always putting our customers first.

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand. 

As the Principal Data Scientist, you will report to the Head of Business Lending Analytics & Data Science B&PB Analytics. You will partner closely with the B&PB business and DD&A teams, translating business problems into scalable analytical products, actionable insights and decision-ready recommendations that improve how NAB serves and delivers for its customers.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

  • Leading the design, development and deployment of analytical products, data science solutions and AI-enabled capabilities
  • Guiding the migration and evolution of analytical products onto NAB's strategic data platforms
  • Delivering commercial insights and recommendations that inform product development, customer proposition and risk management strategies. 
  • Leading the design of innovative solutions that drive better customer outcomes, drive growth, increase efficiency and simplify processes.
  • Leading and uplift Analytics & Insights capability, establishing best practice in statistical analysis, experimentation, measurement frameworks and hypothesis-driven problem solving.
  • Partnering closely with business, data and technology stakeholders to create automated, production-ready analytical processes and self-serve solutions.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

  • Proven experience delivering advanced analytics, statistical modelling, or machine learning within complex organisational environments
  • Experience in developing analytical products and models using Python, R, SQL and modern cloud data platforms.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate analytical findings into meaningful business insights and actions.
  • Proven leadership of high-performing technical teams.
  • Structured problem solving and value-based decision making.
  • Strategic mindset, demonstrable curiosity
  • Strong understanding of risk, governance and production-ready analytical solutions.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone 

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.  We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.  

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job.  To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options. 

Join NAB 

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.   

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