Data Scientist

Are you a Data Scientist and eager to consider a new project?
How about a role at a financial institution in Utrecht?

General information

• Start date:                         01-07-2026
• Duration:                           12 months with rolling extension.
• No. of working hours:     36 hours per week
• Location:                           Hybrid, 1 to 2 times per week in office in Utrecht
• Contract type:                  Payroll
• VISA sponsorship:            Yes if already in the NL
   

Join the Periodicity team, where we work on enriching transaction data by detecting reoccurring periodic patterns. As a Data Scientist, you will improve model performance, automate processes, and optimize algorithms for better financial insights. This role will challenge your statistical know-how, require an analytical mindset, and business expertise.

Practical Examples

• Expand the set of time related features of our periodicity detection model.
• Deliver production code in the end-to-end team of fellow Data Scientists and ML engineers assisted by a business analyst, scrum master, and a dedicated product manager.
• Propose and discuss innovative ideas with your team[KA1] [KD(2] , using your excellent overview of our analytics landscape

Top 3 responsibilities

• Help shape the future of the model by working model design, high quality code and alignment with adjacent fields (IT, Architecture, Business)[KA3] [KD(4] .
• Improve the model performance
• Lead through every phase of the MLOps live cycle

Requirements

• Academic degree (MSc / Phd) in Data Science, Econometrics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in advanced analytics / modelling / artificial intelligence activities (ideally with large data sets).
• Experience with Python, PySpark and Git (Azure Databricks experience is a plus).
• time series and predictions experience is a plus
• Structured, precise, communicative, can work well with different people and roles, pro-active, have a business focus, and can-do mentality.

Does this role spark your interest? Then please provide me with your most recent resume and contact details, so that we can discuss this vacancy in more detail by phone!

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