Name List Screening (NLS) and Transaction Screening (TS) Model Strats

Deutsche Bank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in London seeks an Associate for screening model strategies. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with Python, data analytics, and financial crime risk. The company offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and extensive benefits, including 30 days' holiday and private healthcare. Join a diverse team to help mitigate financial crime risks.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

30 days’ holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics or screening model development.
• Proficiency in deploying quantitative models in financial institutions.
• Ability to articulate data requirements for models.

Responsibilities

• Support model framework design for NLS and TS.
• Document model inputs and liaise with Compliance teams.
• Perform model testing and tuning for effective screening.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Machine Learning

Financial crime knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in quantitative discipline

Tools

Spark

Cloud environments

Job description

Overview

Job Title Name List Screening (NLS) and Transaction Screening (TS) Model Strats

Location London

Corporate Title Associate

Group Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s business and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank.

You will work within the GSA team as part of a global model strategy and deployment of NLS and TS. You will be familiar with financial crime processes, the most recent data science methodologies and have a delivery-centric attitude, strong analytical skills, and a detail-oriented approach to breaking down complex matters into more understandable details.

You will work on key model initiatives within a cross-regional team and contribute directly to Deutsche Bank’s risk mitigation efforts against financial crime. You will support model development efforts, model effectiveness testing & tuning, support regulatory deliverables, and help collaborate with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Data Engineering, and Technology.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working – we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of the model framework for NLS and TS including coverage, data, model development and optimisation.
• Document model inputs (clients, transactions, lists), model logic and liaise with Compliance and Model Risk Management teams to ensure screening systems and scenarios adhere to all model governance standards.
• Perform model testing & tuning including all performance monitoring activities for NLS. Ensure detailed metrics & reporting are developed to provide transparency and maintain effectiveness of NLS screening models.
• Participate in research projects on innovative solutions to make detection models more pro-active
• Support all examinations and reviews performed by regulators, monitors, and internal audit

Your skills and experience

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics or Statistics). Proficiency in designing, implementing (python, spark, cloud environments) and deploying quantitative models in a large financial institution, preferably in Front Office.
• Experience in data analytics or screening model development.
• Subject Matter Expertise and industry knowledge of key financial crime risks, screening systems and associated data, including lists and screening platforms provided by industry vendors Experience of utilizing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in financial crime scenarios.
• Experience with data and the ability to clearly articulate data requirements as they relate to NLS and TS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner with various teams, and to be able to explain complex concepts effectively

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. We strive to present information about what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.