Deutsche Bank (DB) benefits from having a highly experienced and dedicated Anti Financial Crime (AFC) function, which performs a crucial role in keeping DB’s business operations and global financial services clean from financial crime while serving the interests of the bank and society.

In order to combat financial crime effectively and respond to challenges in a flexible manner, AFC has a matrix structure combining regional, business line and global functional coverage in our core areas of Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Investigations & Intelligence, Monitoring & Screening, and Risk Assessment. Part of our commitment is to strengthen a strong collaboration with all business lines and support functions within our bank.

What AFC will do for you

AFC helps Deutsche Bank generating long-term trust and adding value for our clients, staff and society. Thereby, we apply the highest standards of conduct to guarantee DB’s success in fighting financial crime. We provide challenging opportunities for you to learn, contribute and benefit from your journey with us. We foster an open and inclusive team culture with the aim to build and maintain a healthy, engaged and well-supported diverse workforce that is equipped to do their best.

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

The Model Review function is located in the Global Risk, Intelligence and Transaction Analysis (GRITA) department within AFC Monitoring & Screening (AFC M&S). As a Data Scientist in the Model Review team, you will regularly evaluate all transaction monitoring models which are globally used by the bank. Your analysis results support AFC M&S in your respective areas of responsibility and build the basis for further optimization. You work in a team of other analysts with a focus on big data and ideally have experience with tools, software and techniques like Python, PySpark, SQL, Tableau, Hadoop, AI / Machine Learning. You have a natural interest in new technologies and developments in the field of analytics.

Your main responsibilities:

• Quantitative and qualitative model evaluation and assessment

• Improve the model review process and correspondent reports by further enhancement of a dynamic, sophisticated and highly automated control system

• Challenge existing models by alternative methodologies or approaches

• Motivate team members, enable a feedback culture

• Be a sparring partner for other areas inside AFC M&S, such as model development

Your skills and experience:

• Academic degree in one of the following areas: (business) mathematics / statistics / data science / computer science / economics / comparable qualification with a quantitative background

• Ideally experience in developing, assessing or validating quantitative models

• Professional experience in one of the following relevant areas of expertise is desirable: financial crime / risk management in banking or regulatory environment / IT or quality assurance in financial services

• Knowledge of common statistical methods and practical experience in data preparation and analysis. Profound experience in handling respective software (e.g. SQL, Python, PySpark, SAS, R, Tableau)

• Good written and oral English skills with the ability to prepare methodological relationships in a comprehensible way (in Excel, Word etc.)

• Team player, willingness to learn, strong communication, personal integrity

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving
  We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected
  Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Financially secure
We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Melisa Smajlagic .

Contact: Melisa Smajlagic, (+49)151 62760354)

Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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