Senior Manager AML Data Scientist

Zanders Group; Amsterdam, Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Home office allowance

Internet allowance

Mobility budget

Participation in bonus scheme

Pension scheme

29 paid holidays

Laptop and iPhone

Entrepreneurial culture

International, collaborative team

Job summary

Zanders Group in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, seeks a Senior Manager AML Data Scientist to lead model development for Transaction Monitoring, Customer Due Diligence, Sanctions screening and Fraud detection.

You will manage multiple projects, drive end-to-end modelling from concept to deployment, mentor staff, contribute to origination, and collaborate with clients using the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in quantitative field required or equivalent.
• Minimum 6+ years leading quantitative projects, preferably in banking or consulting.
• Experience developing machine learning models and scalable solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more AML model development projects end-to-end.
• Manage project origination, staff mentoring, recruitment, and QA.
• Collaborate with clients to translate needs into deployable solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Machine learning

Python

PySpark

Spark

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

PhD or Master’s in mathematics/physics/econometrics/computer science/engineering

Tools

Python

PySpark

Spark

Job description

Who we are?

Zanders is a consulting firm specializing in, amongst other areas, developing state-of-the-art models for managing financial risks, preventing financial economic crime, and for sustainable strategy.

The growing team consists of exceptional quants with backgrounds in mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science or engineering, combined with a commercial sense and the ability to explain complex matters to management, development, and academic audiences.

What you will do?

We are looking for a Senior Manager Anti Money Laundering (AML) Data Scientist to help grow the firm with a focus on model development in the field of Transaction Monitoring (TM), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Sanctions screening and Fraud detection.

You will be running one or more projects simultaneously and will be responsible for the full modelling scope: from imagining solutions to the strategic needs of our clients, to building and implementing them into their cloud infrastructure.

You will also have an active management role and contribute to project origination, staff mentoring, recruitment or quality assurance.

You will learn fast and keep your mind sharp by partnering with different clients to solve the most challenging puzzles using the latest technology.

Skills to be successful:

• PhD or Master's degree in mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science or engineering
• 6+ years track record in running quantitative projects, preferably in a banking and/or consulting environment
• Experience developing machine learning models
• High degree of creativity and adaptability
• Advanced programming skills in Python, Pyspark and spark
• Commercial sense and excellent stakeholder management
• Solid communication, story lining and presentations skills

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance,
• Allowance to set up your home office in an ergonomically responsible way and an internet allowance,
• Mobility budget to cater your commuting needs,
• Participation in the Zanders bonus scheme,
• Secure your future with a pension scheme,
• 29 paid holiday days,
• A laptop and an iPhone,
• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives,
• Expertise in your chosen field, building skills rapidly alongside diverse clients and consultants,
• A truly collegiate environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence in Treasury, Risk or Technology,
• An international and fun working environment, Cultural night events, annual Zanders' trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us:

Progress your career with Zanders.

We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

By applying for a role at Zanders, you give us approval to use and retain your personal details. Considering Zanders’ nature of enterprise, you are expected to behave to a high moral standard. A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process.