FEC Data Scientist

1UPPLY; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office in Utrecht

Job summary

1UPPLY is seeking a Medior FEC Testing Expert to execute model tests and design tests for sanctions and AB&C screening models. You will guide colleagues and review test reports, building expertise in sanctions screening while connecting risk, business, and technology.

You will own testing methodology, develop fit-for-purpose designs, and support model tuning and remediation. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with Utrecht office days.

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 auditable test documentation and management reporting.
• Ability to understand complex model logic, data flows and system behaviour and translate findings into risk and business implications.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and confidence engaging with Model Owners, Compliance, Audit and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute model tests, analyse results and document conclusions in clear test reports.
• Own and advance the testing methodology with a risk-based approach to model monitoring and changes.
• Define fit-for-purpose test designs, evaluation criteria and documentation standards.
• Design and set up tests for new models, onboardings and new model functions.
• Review test plans and reports to ensure evidence-based conclusions suitable for decision-making.
• Build knowledge of screening models and use outcomes to identify gaps and improvements.
• Support model tuning and remediation and improve test coverage, monitoring and reporting.
• Support colleagues in strengthening testing approaches and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Model testing

Validation

Monitoring

Analytics

Python

Excel

Tools

Python

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