Senior Data Scientist

About the Position

Senior Data Scientist

At ING, we are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Advanced Analytics Team of Growth in Madrid, Spain.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will:

• Proactively take end-to-end ownership of the design and delivery of ML products across multiple departments within the bank. This includes a broad range of AI/ML solutions such as credit risk and decision-making models, churn prediction, recommendation systems, NLP solutions, income and expense estimation, data categorization, clustering and segmentation, pricing models, OCR, and more.
• Co-create and evaluate business solutions using the best predictive approaches, working in cross-functional and international teams made up of business stakeholders, data analysts, data scientists, and engineers.
• Act as a project manager, ensuring each solution meets business requirements, delivers tangible value to our clients, and adheres to our high standards of coding quality, robustness, and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• A value-driven professional, with a strong focus on delivering meaningful business impact.
• Holds a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, data visualization, and the development of predictive models, particularly supervised learning models.
• Strong command of SQL and Python, along with experience in distributed computing frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive, and similar technologies, as well as modern ML libraries.
• Comfortable working with Git-based workflows, including code repositories and peer reviews.
• Ability to communicate technical insights clearly and effectively, even to non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

We Offer

• Flexible work model with options to work from home or the office.
• Restaurant card for convenient lunch options.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible remuneration model with additional benefits like nursery, transport card, and training aids.
• Free company shuttle service with multiple routes.
• Special banking benefits including loans, mortgages, and pension plans.
• Employee wellness programs including physiotherapy, clinics, gym services, and Employee Networks.
• International remote work program.

About the Company

We are a team of more than 1,800 people sharing one idea: doing our bit in helping our clients create a better future for themselves, by providing them with the tools they need to get where they want to go. A fully online bank where technology, innovation, simplicity, and transparency are the main ingredients, and the first one to work with agile methodologies. Based in Spain, we are proud to work in an international bank with presence in more than 40 countries. We are committed to developing a culture of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that represents all collectives in society. Our ambition in Sustainability is Empowering (y)our Sustainability journey.

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