Junior Data Scientist

ING; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ING in Amsterdam invites you to join Tribe Growth as a Junior Data Scientist. You will work on statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics to derive insights for cross-functional teams in a leading mobile-led bank.

You will explore new use cases, visualize findings, and help bring models to production while collaborating with Python, PySpark, SQL, and cloud platforms like GCP/BigQuery.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD with excellent results in a quantitative field.
• Alternatively 1+ years of data science experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of ML techniques: Classification, Regression, Clustering, Text Mining and Forecasting.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore new use cases and contribute to evolving data-driven strategies.
• Perform data exploration, visualization, and storytelling for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams and support agile ways of working.
• Support bringing models into production with monitoring and maintenance.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth mindset

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

MSc/PhD in CS/ML/Math/Statistics

Tools

Python

PySpark

SQL

Git

Shell

BigQuery

GCP

Job description

ING is looking for a Junior Data Scientist in Tribe Growth

We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join one of our data science initiatives. The ideal candidate brings understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics, along with an appetite to learn the financial services industry. In addition to technical proficiency, interpersonal skills and a strong growth mindset are a must, as you will collaborate cross-functionally.

The team

Tribe Growth orchestrates the total relationship throughout a customer’s lifetime. With over 70 data analysts and scientists, we accelerate the transition towards becoming a fully data-driven organization and becoming the best mobile‑led bank on the continent. We work in multi‑disciplinary teams, allocated as data consultants both internally and externally to our tribe.

At ING we promote diversity and want to make our teams a reflection of our world. If you recognize yourself in the description below, but your profile doesn’t match the job description 100%,

Roles and responsibilities

We value innovation and expect you to explore new use cases, contributing to our evolving data‑driven strategies. Proficiency in data exploration, visualization, and storytelling is crucial for transforming complex findings into actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. If you are an emerging data scientist with a passion for innovation, ready to drive impactful insights and committed to personal growth, we want you on our team.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.We are looking for:

• An MSc or Ph.D. with excellent academic results in the field of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative fields.

OR 1+ years of relevant and demonstrable experience in the field of data science and significant relevant experience in Financial Services.

• Both broad and in-depth knowledge of machine Learning techniques: Classification, Regression, Clustering, Text Mining and Forecasting.
• Experience with programming languages and tools including Python, PySpark, SQL, Git, Shell.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly GCP and BigQuery is a plus.
• You embrace writing readable, documented and efficient code.
• You are not afraid to learn new technologies and help work through data engineering partnerships.
• Understanding of model lifecycles and monitoring including developing and bringing models to production.
• Demonstrated experience successfully collaborating in cross‑functional teams
• Experience in working in an Agile/Scrum is also a plus.
• You are open to feedback and growth on technical skills, business applications, and soft skills.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Dutch is a plus.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

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