Risk Data Engineer

What we do?

Aion Bank is a fully regulated European bank and credit institution that combines Vodeno’s proprietary, private blockchain-based platform with its ECB banking license, balance sheet and regulatory and compliance expertise to offer a comprehensive suite of embedded banking products. 

Aion has a track record of delivering fully compliant embedded banking solutions to retailers, eCom/marketplaces, banks/neobanks and fintechs, creating a better customer experience that drives conversion, increases engagement and fosters loyalty. 

Aion Bank is currently active in Belgium, Germany, Poland and Sweden, including a retail business in both Belgium and Poland. 

Our biggest strength is our people - a group of highly intelligent, creative, result-driven and ambitious individuals who always rise to the challenge. Together, we create a positive, energetic and fast-paced work environment. We stay professional in getting things done, but remember not to leave our passion and fun behind.

We are currently looking for a Risk Data Engineer ready to join our adventure and share our ambition.

What you will be doing?

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Risk Data Engineer with a strong focus on data flow management and risk-related processes. You will be responsible for designing and developing backend systems and APIs using technologies such as Python and Docker, aimed at handling risk data. An essential part of this role will also involve ensuring the quality of the data throughout its lifecycle, by defining and monitoring SQL validations, and ensuring that any exceptions or issues are promptly addressed. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain the smooth functioning of processes and ensure data is correctly transformed and meets the required standards.

• Back-End Development: Design, develop, and optimize backend systems and APIs to manage risk-related data flows, utilizing Python, Docker, and other relevant tools.
• Data Process Automation: Automate data flows to increase efficiency, ensuring accurate data transformation and seamless integration across multiple markets and systems.
• Data Quality & Validation: Write and implement SQL-based data validations to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Monitor and check these validations daily, ensuring they are met and handling any exceptions that arise.
• Exception Handling: Identify, investigate, and resolve any data issues or exceptions that occur within the data flows, ensuring that problems are addressed quickly to avoid process disruption.
• Daily Maintenance: Continuously monitor and maintain the health of backend systems, ensuring all data processing tasks are running smoothly and that systems are aligned with business requirements.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other development teams and external partners to ensure smooth system integration and effective communication on any issues related to data flow and risk processes.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear documentation of backend processes, validation rules, and exception-handling procedures. Provide regular reports on system performance, data quality, and validation status.

Skills you should have

• Back-End Development Expertise: Strong experience in Python, Docker, and building backend systems and APIs to manage data flows.
• SQL Proficiency: Solid knowledge of SQL to define and manage data validations, ensuring data quality, and handling exceptions within the data pipeline.
• Process Automation & Maintenance: Ability to automate processes and maintain daily system operations, ensuring smooth data flows and timely resolution of issues.
• Git
• Experience with CI/CD processes,
• Experience with cloud solutions,
• Bash/command line basics,
• Experience in visualisation tools like Looker, Tableau, Reporting Services (nice to have),
• knowledge of nonSQL solutions (i.e. Bigtable).
• Educational Background: A degree in computer science, finance, statistics, mathematics, econometrics, computer science, or a related field.
• Fluency in English: Strong communication skills, able to work effectively across teams and document processes clearly.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on monitoring data quality, identifying issues, and ensuring data integrity throughout the process.

What we offer

You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies. 

Unless limited by banking regulations we offer a flexible form of contract.

You will be provided an Individual Development Budget, dedicated to enhancing your professional skills.

If your role permits, we also offer flexible work location: home/office — according to your preference. 

You and your closest family will be covered with VIP-level private medical care which includes dental treatment and a hospitalisation package. 

We care for our colleagues’ well being, therefore we cover psychological consultations if you ever feel you need such support. 

Aion bank account without fee. 

We co-sponsor your Multisport card and cover 50% of its cost. 

You will work on computer equipment that delivers the best user experience — Apple MacBook. 

If you feel like working from the office, we have beautiful space available for you in Brussels and Warsaw. Each office is very nicely located with convenient commute options by public transport and by bike. Our office in Warsaw offers healthy snacks throughout the day. 

Our process

We keep our recruiting process simple. 

Step 1: Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitions

Step 2: Meet with your future Team Manager to deep dive on the role specifics and our work environment

Step 3: Meet with Head of Department

Our note to you

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!

About us

Read more about what we do on our website.