FEC Data Scientist

1UP Training (Netherlands); Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

1UP Training (Netherlands) seeks a Medior FEC Testing Expert to execute and design tests for sanctions and AB&C screening models. You will review reports, guide colleagues, and develop expertise in sanctions screening while aligning with FEC risk and business processes.

You will analyze model outputs, define test criteria, and contribute to a coherent testing strategy. Strong English skills and experience in regulated environments are required, with hybrid office-based working in Utrecht.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in model testing, validation, monitoring or analytics within FEC, sanctions, financial services or another regulated environment.
• Experience designing tests, assessing results, and producing or reviewing clear, auditable test documentation and management reporting.
• Ability to understand complex model logic, data flows and system behaviour, and translate technical findings into risk and business implications.

Responsibilities

• Execute model tests, analyse results and document conclusions in clear test reports.
• Own and advance the testing methodology, maintaining a coherent, risk-based approach to model monitoring, model changes and new testing activities.
• Define fit-for-purpose test designs, evaluation criteria and documentation standards, and promote their consistent use.
• Design and set up tests for new models, service-consumer onboardings and new model functions.
• Review test plans and reports, ensuring conclusions are evidence-based, clearly documented and suitable for decision-making.
• Build detailed knowledge of screening models and use test outcomes, findings and stakeholder input to identify gaps and propose improvements.
• Support model tuning, change requests and remediation, and identify opportunities to improve test coverage, monitoring and reporting.
• Support colleagues in strengthening their testing approach, model knowledge, documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Represent the testing perspective in discussions with Model Owners, Compliance, Audit and technical teams, connecting risk, business and technology.

Skills

Model testing

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Python

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Medior FEC Testing Expert - Global Sanctions

About the role
As a Medior FEC Testing Expert, you will execute model tests and design new tests for sanctions and AB&C screening models. You will also guide colleagues and review test reports. By building an in-depth understanding of how the models work, you will develop expertise in sanctions screening and combine technical knowledge with a strong understanding of FEC risks and business processes.

Your responsibilities

Execute model tests, analyse results and document conclusions in clear test reports.
Own and advance the testing methodology, maintaining a coherent, risk-based approach to model monitoring, model changes and new testing activities.
Define fit-for-purpose test designs, evaluation criteria and documentation standards, and promote their consistent use.
Design and set up tests for new models, service-consumer onboardings and new model functions.
Review test plans and reports, ensuring conclusions are evidence-based, clearly documented and suitable for decision-making.
Build detailed knowledge of screening models and use test outcomes, findings and stakeholder input to identify gaps and propose improvements.
Support model tuning, change requests and remediation, and identify opportunities to improve test coverage, monitoring and reporting.
Support colleagues in strengthening their testing approach, model knowledge, documentation and stakeholder communication.
Represent the testing perspective in discussions with Model Owners, Compliance, Audit and technical teams, connecting risk, business and technology.

Your profile

Relevant experience in model testing, validation, monitoring or analytics within FEC, sanctions, financial services or another regulated environment.
Experience designing tests, assessing results, and producing or reviewing clear, auditable test documentation and management reporting.
Ability to understand complex model logic, data flows and system behaviour, and translate technical findings into risk and business implications.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach and the ability to identify improvements to models, methodologies and processes.
Strong stakeholder-management skills and confidence engaging with Model Owners, Compliance, Audit and technical teams.
A strategic view of testing needs, priorities and dependencies, paired with the ability to deliver hands-on work.
Proficiency in data analysis and MS Office, particularly Excel. Experience with Python or similar analytical tools is an advantage.
Strong command of English at C1 level or higher.
Comfort working in a high-stakes environment, adapting to change and continuously developing your expertise.

Working arrangements

32-36 hours per week.
Hybrid working, with office days on Tuesday and Thursday.

Eisen

• Relevant experience in model testing, validation, monitoring or analytics within FEC, sanctions, financial services or another regulated environment
• Experience designing tests, assessing results and producing or reviewing clear, auditable test documentation and management reporting
• The ability to understand complex model logic, data flows and system behaviour, and to translate technical findings into risk and business implications
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and confidence engaging with Model Owners, Compliance, Audit and technical teams
• Strong command of English at C1 level or higher

Gunningscriteria

• Experience with Python or similar analytical tooling is an advantage