Data Scientist – Machine Learning | Detecting Financial Crime (DFC)

Data Scientist – Machine Learning | Detecting Financial Crime (DFC)At Detecting Financial Crime (DFC), we are accelerating a new wave of AI-driven applications for our client. Our broader ambition is to contribute to the fight against financial economic crime (FEC) by investing in technology, automation, and AI. The focus is on tangible business value: less manual effort, higher quality and consistency, and faster, better-informed decisions.About the teamYou join the Data Science Innovation Team within DFC, the only team in the DFC organization made up entirely of data scientists. The team embeds into the primary teams within the simplification programme, working around specific topics. There are already strong seniors in the team, so this is as much about collaboration as it is about building.What you will deliverYou develop, train, and productionize machine learning models that realize the pre-defined business value within DFC, built to last in a large, regulated environment.Who we are looking forWe are hiring 6 data scientists with a machine learning focus. We have a preference for senior profiles who work independently while also involving and helping others. A mix of medior and senior is open for discussion, and strong profiles sitting just below senior level are welcome.A master's degree or PhD in computer science, data science, or a related field, with 3–5 years of work experience as a Data ScientistExperience developing machine learning models in a big data environment, and experience productionizing themExperience within a large corporate environment is a strong plus: not building in isolation, but developing while embedded in a larger organization and in line with the bank's risk and compliance requirements (sustainable, responsible development)Up to date with recent developments in machine learning, knowledge of IT architecture, and experienced in Python, preferably also skilled in PySpark, GIT, and AzureWork experience within the FEC/KYC/CDD/AML domain is beneficialEngineering backgroundData engineering experience is beneficial but not a hard requirement. The dedicated IT/engineering profiles are recruited separately. What matters is being able to work with these technologies rather than developing in them; some engineering affinity is a welcome add-on.MindsetA collaborative mindset combined with the ability to work independently. We place strong emphasis on resilience and stress resistance: in an exploratory, innovative, and regulated environment you will run into plenty of obstacles and need to keep moving forward.Language and locationEnglish is sufficient; Dutch is not required, the team is international. We aim for a minimum of three days per week in the office (fixed days vary per team).Additional informationTemporary position until the end of March 2027, 36 hours per week. Salary between €10,500 and €11,500 per month, depending on profile and experience. Contractors are fully integrated into virtual teams spanning IT and business, working closely with internal employees as one unified team.Interested? Send your resume to Annebeth.velema@brightstonegroup.nl