Senior Data Scientist (GenAI) DFC

Are you ready to join one of ABN AMRO's largest and fastest-growing data science teams dedicated to Detecting Financial Crime (DFC)? As a Data Scientist at DFC you’ll work on socially relevant projects with significant impact on the financial system's stability and security. All the while you get the chance to work on the frontier of Data Science innovation.

You'll be joining a vibrant group of about 35 Data Science Experts in the Innovation team of our Detecting Financial Crime in Amsterdam. You’ll collaborate closely with DFC teams and other departments, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to our innovative projects.

In this role you’ll be transforming traditional transaction monitoring and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes into state-of-the-art machine learning and genAI technologies, such as NLP and LLM. This responsibility extends to continuously tailoring models adapting them to business needs and emerging financial crime threats.

Here’s some insights in your new role:

• Design and develop genAI models for transaction monitoring and KYC processes.
• Collaborate with business units, Compliance, and DFC analysts to enhance financial crime detection.
• Tailor data-driven models to evolving business needs and financial crime threats.
• Interpret model results and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.

The Detecting Financial Crime – Data Science Innovation Team at ABN AMRO is a key player in the fight against financial crime, including activities such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion. As one of the largest and fastest-growing data science teams within the organization, our department is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that maintain the integrity of the financial system. Situated in Amsterdam, this vibrant group of over 35 Data Science Experts collaborates closely with various departments and DFC teams. We strive for growth and improvement, offering an exciting environment for innovation.

Our work is highly visible and impactful, drawing attention from senior management, national regulators, and society, underscoring their crucial role as gatekeepers of financial stability. By harnessing a combination of expertise and innovative approaches, we try to ensure that we detect all perpetrators in the banking system. Through this work, we align the interests of clients, the bank, and society, making its mission both professionally rewarding and socially relevant.

• You have a master’s degree or PhD in computer science/data science or related field and you have at least 5 years work experience as a Data Scientist and at least 2 years work experience with GenAI.
• You have experience with working with unstructured data and transforming that data for GenAI application design.
• You have experience with Azure AI services and trade-offs of different GenAI models.
• You have experience with exposure to frameworks and concepts relevant to GenAI or Natural language processing (any experience in e.g. RAG, DSPy, langchain, agents, NLP classification problems, topic modeling etc.).
• You are familiar with recent developments in machine learning, knowledge of IT architecture and an experienced Python programming, preferably also skilled in PySpark and other technologies like GIT, Azure.
• Having working experience within the KYC/CDD/AML domain is beneficial.
• Located in the Netherlands.

Characteristics:

• You have a sense for business, and understand how Data Science and genAI specifically can be used to deliver value.
• You know how to get support for your ideas and advice.
• You are pragmatic and value-focussed.
• You are able to communicate effectively with technical and business counterparts.
• You are a teamplayer that requires minimal steering to be productive.
• You love grow individually & as a team.
• You have a pro-active mindset and are a self-starter.

Of course, this is our view on the matter! If you don’t check all the boxes, but are confident you are a great fit tell us why!

At DFC, you’ll be working in a driven and dynamic environment, where people work hard based on a shared vision and objective. The DFC department is characterised by a non-hierarchical structure, short lines of communication, a focus on deliverables and close teamwork with other departments.

Although we make high demands of our work, we never lose sight of the human dimension because we believe that the success of our mission depends on it. In this work context, we’ll offer you the opportunity to work on your professional and personal development offering custom growth for people of all seniority.

Apart from that we offer:

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget.
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000.
• A hybrid way of working with on average only two work days in the office.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• A more than excellent pension scheme.

Ready for the next stage of your career? Instead of a traditional motivational letter, we ask you to write specific responses to the below following questions. Your responses will help us understand your experience and how you drive and lead projects to create recognizable impact for our customers and employees:

• Tell us about a DS/ML/genAI project that you are proud of, what your role was in that project and how you contributed to achieve the desired result and it's business impact.
• Describe a potential DS/ML/genAI solution you think could benefit our bank/sector and you would love to build. Bonus points for a brief “plan of approach”.

Please note that applications without this specific motivation will not be reviewed.

We look forward to your application! Any question around the vacancy, please reach-out to the assigned recruiter.

Process & Timeline:

1. Vacancy is open for applications till 01-05-2026
2. Final selection around beginning of May
3. Interview 1 upon invite first week of May
4. Home-case + Case interview upon continuance
5. Final interview with HR and Management
6. Offer
7. Onboarding, including a full background screening by our security department (Integrity Sensitive Position-screening)

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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