At
Westpac
, we're reimagining how economic insight is created, scaled, and delivered. This is not a traditional data science role. You'll sit at the intersection of
AI, data engineering, and macroeconomics
—building the next generation of data-driven research that shapes one of Australia's most trusted market voices.
The
DataX
and Economics teams sit within
WIB DDAI
(Data, Digital & AI) and deliver data-driven products and insights to external institutional clients, while Economics provides macroeconomic research and forecasts that shapes Westpac's market voice.
If you're a highly experienced Data Science SME who is a
hands-on builder
and thrives on translating complex ideas into real-world, production-grade solutions—this is your platform to shine!
Working within the
DataX + Economics partnership
, you'll leverage shared data assets, modern tooling, and scalable platforms to deliver high-impact outcomes for institutional clients and internal research.
Day to Day Focus
Build and deploy
econometric + machine learning (ML) models
for forecasting, nowcasting, and scenario analysis
Develop
AI-enabled tools
(NLP, automation, insight generation) to transform research workflows into production
Translate
economic hypotheses into robust quantitative frameworks
Work hands-on with
macro, transaction, and alternative datasets
to unlock insights at scale
Drive
end-to-end model lifecycle
—from experimentation to production, validation, and governance
Present insights to both
technical and executive audiences
Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science
Proven experience delivering
production-grade data science / ML solutions
(not just POCs or academic work)
Strong background in
statistical modelling and time-series analysis
Deep capability in
Python (scikit-learn, statsmodels, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
Deep track record building




scalable models and data-driven products
Ability to operate in
complex enterprise environments
with strong stakeholder engagement
Economics, econometrics, or financial markets exposure
Experience building
NLP / LLM-driven solutions,
complemented
by solid
Cloud ML platforms (
Azure ML, SageMaker or similar
)
Experience working alongside
research, strategy, or domain experts
You're
curious, commercial, and delivery-focused and you
get energy from turning ambiguity into
structured, scalable solutions
You're a
hands-on problem solver
who ships—not just experiments and you communicate complex ideas with clarity and influence
We're obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we're looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we're committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country.
Here are just a few of the ways we're already doing that:
Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
Versatile work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
Tailored learning and development opportunities to help grow your career within the bank.
Lots of opportunities to 'give back' to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
Create your future today!
We're all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on ourwebsite .
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📌 Data Scientist - Ai & Analytics (Datax) (Sydney)
🏢 Westpac Group
📍 Sydney