• Lead and grow a talented team
• Work with modern data and technologies including Databricks to leverage advanced analytics.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to turn complex data challenges into practical, high value solutions.

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In this Principal Data Scientist role, you will join the Analytics, Fin Crime & Fraud team that’s doubling down on customer obsession.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Provide technical leadership and expertise to enable a high performing Analytics team.
• Development and deployment of machine learning models.
• Address and solve complex business issues by understanding the steps required for tactical and strategic approaches and when each is optimal.
• Communicate and present ideas, insights and outcomes to stakeholders using clear and consumable frameworks.
• Engage with data SMEs to identify and collect information from disparate sources.
• Work with analytics partners to provision data and shape insights
• Help embed the use of automation and cutting-edge cloud-based analytics technology within NAB. 

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

• Leading a team of data science professionals – defining, agreeing and executing delivery milestones.
• Presenting insights and new learnings to peers and stakeholders.
• Engineering and ETL experience including database modelling,
• Highly proficient in SQL (Oracle, Redshift, AWS Glue), Python for data and analytics. Experience with Spark EMR, and R/SAS.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps(Git/GitHub)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Azure or GCP.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind.  That’s why we’re built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleagues voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, or alternate methods to apply for this role, 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 

At NAB, we’re committed to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, access to NAB Perks, and ongoing career development opportunities.  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.