Data Scientist

Data Scientist

This job requires statistical know-how, an analytical mindset and pragmatic operational expertise. And if done successfully, you will make sure that our analysts are able to focus on the true positive alerts - hence spend their time on truly value-adding activities. In other words, in this role, you will be on the front line of fighting financial crime.

• Utrecht
• 12 months with possibility of extension

The Data Scientist will be responsible for:

• Carry responsibility for (large parts of) our data science model(s), including model design, high-quality code and alignment with adjacent fields (IT, Architecture, Business) to realise a robust road to production for our data science model(s) and assure its functionality.
• Anticipate and identify potential future challenges from model choices and ensure the team tackles challenges in the best way possible (eg, by leading a brainstorm or by proposing the solution yourself).
• Support your medior and junior colleagues to use best practices and follow the same way of working across the entire team.

Practical Examples

• Develop, analyse and build rules in multi-disciplinary teams for our TM models that successfully uncover patterns related to illegal activities.
• Identify the use of new data sources in the rule-based models and how to implement this, while working closely with functional experts to make the appropriate model choices.
• Discuss (long term) ideas with higher management, using your excellent overview of our entire TM analytics landscape and your substantial experience with bringing analytics models to production.

The Data Scientist will ideally have the following skills:

• Academic degree (MSc / PhD) in Data Science, Econometrics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in advanced analytics / modeling / artificial intelligence activities (ideally with large data sets) working with Python, PySpark and Spark (Azure Databricks experience is a plus).
• Proven success in bringing analytics models to production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

If the above role interests you, please apply, send your most up-to-date CV or call me for more information about this position.