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Lead Data Scientist – Underwriting AI

Manulife

Hong KongFull-timeHybrid

Posted 15 May 2026

About this role

This senior leadership role drives regional AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions to transform underwriting decision-making, leading the design, development, and deployment of solutions for summarization, risk assessment, and workflow automation. The leader will also coach a team of data scientists while acting as a hands-on technical expert shaping advanced analytical solutions. Candidates must possess 10+ years of experience in advanced analytics, preferably in financial services, with strong hands-on expertise in ML/statistical modeling and practical experience applying Generative AI techniques like LLMs and RAG. Proven leadership ability, strong stakeholder management skills, and domain knowledge in underwriting or insurance are highly preferred.

What they're looking for

AIMachine LearningGenerative AIUnderwritingData SciencePeople LeadershipBusiness PartnershipPredictive Modeling

Frequently asked questions

What does a Lead Data Scientist – Underwriting AI at Manulife do?

This senior leadership role drives regional AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions to transform underwriting decision-making, leading the design, development, and deployment of solutions for summarization, risk assessment, and workflow automation. The leader will also coach a team of data scientists wh…

What skills does this Lead Data Scientist – Underwriting AI role need?

Key skills for this role include AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Underwriting, Data Science, People Leadership.

How much does a Lead Data Scientist – Underwriting AI at Manulife pay?

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Is this Lead Data Scientist – Underwriting AI role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is hybrid, based in Hong Kong.

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