Data Scientist - Detecting Financial Crime

Data Scientist - Detecting Financial CrimeAt a glance

Are you ready to join one of ABN AMRO's largest and fastest-growing data science teams dedicated to Detecting Financial Crime (DFC)? As a Data Scientist at DFC you’ll work on socially relevant projects with significant impact on the financial system's stability and security. All the while you get the chance to work on the frontier of Data Science innovation.

Your job

You'll be joining a vibrant group of about 35 Data Science Experts in the Innovation team of our Detecting Financial Crime in Amsterdam. You’ll collaborate closely with DFC teams and other departments, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to our innovative projects.

In this role you’ll be transforming traditional transaction monitoring (TM) process into state-of-the-art machine learning solutions. This responsibility extends to continuously tailoring models adapting them to business needs and emerging financial crime threats.

Here’s some insights in your new role:

• Innovate and develop machine learning models for transaction monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with business units, Compliance, and DFC analysts to enhance financial crime detection.
• Tailor data-driven models to evolving business needs and financial crime threats.
• Interpret model results and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. Working environment

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The Detecting Financial Crime – Data Science Innovation Team at ABN AMRO is a key player in the fight against financial crime, including activities such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion. As one of the largest and fastest-growing data science teams within the organization, our department is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that maintain the integrity of the financial system. Situated in Amsterdam, this vibrant group of over 35 Data Science Experts collaborates closely with various departments and DFC teams. We strive for growth and improvement, offering an exciting environment for innovation.

Our work is highly visible and impactful, drawing attention from senior management, national regulators, and society, underscoring their crucial role as gatekeepers of financial stability. By harnessing a combination of expertise and innovative approaches, we try to ensure that we detect all perpetrators in the banking system. Through this work, we align the interests of clients, the bank, and society, making its mission both professionally rewarding and socially relevant.

Your profile

• You have a master’s degree or PhD in computer science/data science or related field.
• You have 1 - 3 years work experience as a Data Scientist.
• You are familiar with recent developments in machine learning, knowledge of IT architecture and an experienced Python programming, preferably also skilled in PySpark and other technologies like GIT, Azure.
• Having working experience within the KYC/CDD/AML domain is beneficial.
• Located in the Netherlands.

Personality trades

• You have a sense for business, and understand how Data Science can be used to deliver value.
• You know how to get support for your ideas and advice.
• You are pragmatic and value-focussed.
• You are able to communicate effectively with technical and business counterparts.
• You are a teamplayer that requires minimal steering to be productive.
• You love grow individually & as a team.
• You have a pro-active mindset and are a self-starter.

Of course, this is our view on the matter! If you don’t check all the boxes, but are confident you are a great fit tell us why!

We are offering

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing.

In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36-hour work week, including holiday allowanceand a flexible benefit budget.
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Interested?

Ready for the next stage of your career? We look forward to your application!

Instead of a traditional motivational letter, we ask you to write specific responses to the below following questions. Your responses will help us understand your experience and how you drive and lead projects to create recognizable impact for our customers and employees:

• Tell us about a DS/ML project that you are proud of, what your role was in that project and how you contributed to achieve the desired result and it's business impact.
• Describe a potential DS/ML solution you think could benefit our bank/sector and you would love to build. Bonus points for a brief “plan of approach”.

Any question around the hiring process, please reach-out to the assigned Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.

Use of AI in our application process

You’re welcome to use AI to help write your CV or cover letter, as long as it reflects your own story. We review every application personally and without AI. During interviews, real time AI tools may not be used. With your permission, interviews can be recorded and supported by AI. This helps us keep the process fair, careful, and transparent.

Wij bieden

• Analytische skills

Wij vragen

• Een ondernemende houding