ING Bank, the Dutch financial services giant with a reputation as one of Europe’s most technologically progressive banks, is recruiting Data Scientists at its Amsterdam headquarters. The salary is €65,000 per year, and the Netherlands is consistently ranked among the world’s best countries for quality of life, career opportunities, and international friendliness.
About the Role
You will apply machine learning, statistical modelling, and data engineering techniques to real banking challenges including credit risk, fraud detection, and customer churn prediction.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience with ML frameworks (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow)
- Good communication skills in English (Dutch is not required)
Compensation & Benefits
ING offers the €65,000 salary, a 13th-month payment, pension contributions, 27 days leave, commuting allowance, flexible working policy, and a competitive bonus scheme. The Netherlands also offers the 30% tax ruling for qualifying international hires.
Visa & Work Authorisation
ING facilitates the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) permit — the Netherlands’ fast-tracked work visa for international talent. Processing is typically within two weeks via IND.
How to Apply
Apply at ing.jobs. A portfolio of data science projects, published papers, or public GitHub work will significantly strengthen your application.