Data Scientist Transaction Banking

ABN AMRO; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefit budget

Excellent pension scheme

Annual public transport pass

Development budget

Job summary

ABN AMRO in the Netherlands is looking for a Data Scientist passionate about the financial sector. In this role, you will work within the Advanced Analytics and AI Center, driving data innovation and collaborating across teams to address financial challenges.

This position offers an attractive gross monthly salary, excellent working conditions, and opportunities for professional development, including a €1,000 development budget. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and five weeks of vacation, plus extra days for personal development.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in data science.
• Experience in generative AI and machine learning.
• High proficiency in programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Drive Advanced Analytics & AI innovation.
• Design and develop AI solutions in collaboration with teams.
• Translate business challenges into data questions.

Skills

Programming languages such as Python

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree in STEM or Economics/Business

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Are you aData Scientist, who is fascinated by the financial sector and eager to explore the world of banking products? Do you want to be part of a team of young and highly motivated Data Professionals, who are entrusted and empowered to make use of data for strategic, operational, and tactical decision making? Does the idea of an autonomous team with the freedom to learn, grow and make impact sound exciting? The Transaction Banking Data Domain is this and more!

Working environment

We are the Advanced Analytics and AI Center of Expertise (AA&AI CoE), part of the Transaction Banking Data Domain and our purpose is to Drive Excellence Through Transaction Banking Data. Our value stream covers a vast portfolio of products: accounts, payment cards, packages, savings, insurances, open banking APIs, trade finance, digital products like Apple Pay/ Google Pay, and associated sales, business & risk management processes. We contribute significantly to the revenue of the bank by strengthening data driven decision making.

We apply advanced analytics and emerging technologies (like GenAI) to explore, research and gather valuable insights; predict and forecast trends of product’s usage and transactions; optimize processes; define, report & monitor and improve performance ; advise on new proposition designs and duty of care topics; help decide the course of action and setting priorities to achieve great customer satisfaction and vendor relations. We also act as change agents to embed a data driven mindset at all levels of the organization enabling them to harness full potential of the data that we have, thereby strengthening data maturity and literacy in the bank. All our Data Scientists that work within AA&AI CoE have T-shaped profiles and next to data science they can play different roles like: Subject Matter Experts, Business Liaisons etc.

The Transaction Banking Data Domain consist of 40+ members and are based across the Netherlands and India. We value diversity and inclusion and the team atmosphere is dynamic, open and informal. We follow agile principles and work on cross departments and cross functional initiatives while collaborating with business experts, business developers, product owners, seniors and leaders – hence providing a golden opportunity for networking and serving as a knowledge haven. We have developed a culture where entrepreneurial spirit, empathy, element of fun and celebrating successes is truly appreciated. We do this by respecting and living bank’s values: Care, Collaboration and Courage!

In your role as a Data Scientist, you will:

• Drive Advanced Analytics & AI innovation by developing use cases leveraging emerging technologies, fostering a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Design and develop AI solutions (Machine Learning, Generative AI, AI Agents) in close collaboration with ML Engineers, AI Architects, Data Engineers, and Data Analysts
• Translate business challenges into data questions, understand underlying processes for various products & services, identifying the right analytical techniques, and connect the dots
• Lead and contribute to projects end-to-end, balancing individual ownership with cross-functional collaboration, delivering value incrementally
• Conduct data exploration and experimentation across diverse datasets (products, transactions, channels, customers, CRM/sales) to generate insights
• Act as a data sparring partner with business stakeholders on smart KPIs & reports, with relevant insights for the right audience
• Communicate insights effectively through structured storytelling, clear visualizations, and well-organized work practices
• Engage and guide non-technical stakeholders and team members on Advanced Analytics cases while managing diverse collaborators across multidisciplinary teams
• Stay current and curious about trends in advanced analytics, GenAI, and cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks), continuously challenging the status quo
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of analytical solutions and processes, proactively identifying opportunities to solve business and technical challenges

Your profile

Do you think you are a fit? Check your qualifications:

• Degree in STEM or economics/business, with an analytics focus
• 6-8 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in data science field
• Exhibit high level of proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PySpark, SQL and coding best practices
• Experience with Machine Learning and AI (Forecasting, Prediction, Cluster Analysis, Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, Document processing, AI Agents), and eagerness to learn and develop in that area
• A combination of analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, communication, and reporting skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English (and Dutch)
• Great to have: Knowledge of the financial sector and/or banking products
• Great to have : Experience in working on azure/ Databricks/ or similar cloud platforms
• Great to have: Affinity towards technical topics including data and machine learning engineering
• Great to have: Microsoft DP-100 certification (Azure Data Scientist Associate)
• Nice to have: Knowledge of agile methodology, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Nice to have: Microsoft AZ-900 certification (basic knowledge of Azure cloud services)

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 allowance and 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?

Please submit your application through our system, including your CV and a motivation letter. Applications sent via email cannot be considered. We look forward to meeting you!

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