AI Automation Engineer

The AFS Interest Rates Division has roots dating back 170 years and continues to expand in both its core established and new markets. In total AFS Group counts more than 175 employees, with ambitious growth plans centered on how to best serve our customers in this dynamic, ever-changing, and fast-paced markets. The AFS Interest Rates Division consists of a group of 40+ ambitious and motivated professionals across Money & Capital Markets and Fixed Income providing best in class solutions to serve a variety of public sector, corporate, banking, and institutional clients.

At AFS Group, our values drive how we work and grow together. We are committed to being knowledgeable in our field, collaborative in our approach, entrepreneurial in our mindset, accurate in our execution, and ethical in all our dealings.

We are seeking talented Brokers to help grow and deepen relationships with corporates, governments, and public institutions across the Asia. You’ll be supported by AFS’ robust product suite, as well as the expertise and network of our experienced colleagues. The Interest Asia desk specializes in brokering deposits, commercial paper (CP), certificates of deposit (CD), and other short-term interest rate instruments. We also facilitate loans, medium-term notes (MTNs), and private placements in the capital markets on behalf of our core clients. More broadly, the Interest Rates Division is active across the following product areas:

• Interbank and Non-banking Deposits
• Certificates of Deposits (CD) & Commercial Paper (CP)
• Repurchase Agreements
• Arbitrage
• Foreign Exchange (mainly FX-Swaps)
• Interest Rate Derivatives
• Treasury Bills
• Medium Term Notes & Structured Bonds
• Private Placements & Structured Loans

Job requirements

• Exploring AI use cases within the business
• Work with teams to identify processes where AI can help
• Building AI Solutions from idea to prototype, to a working solution
• Connecting systems and automating processes
• Testing and implementing new AI applications within AFS
• We’re not looking for a traditional data scientist, but someone who builds AI tools and automation solutions

Who we looking for

• 0–2 years of experience
• Study background in e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Econometrics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
• Strong interest in AI and automation
• Builder mindset
• Able to create prototypes quickly
• Works independently and proactively
• Quickly learn new tools
• Able to communicate effectively with non-technical teams

Technical skills

• Able to read Python
• API integrations
• SQL / databases (basic understanding)
• Basic data analysis
• LLM APIs (OpenAI / Gemini / Anthropic)

Nice to have

• Automation tools (n8n)
• Dashboards
• Cloud basics
• Vector databases / RAG

What we offer

• A unique workplace on the Stock Exchange floor in Amsterdam.
• A diverse, international, and ever-growing work environment with highly driven teams.
• Space for your refreshing and entrepreneurial ideas to help grow our business.
• Training sessions, coaching and development opportunities for your personal growth.
• Bi-annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• International events and congresses, to help you build your network and drive better sales.
• 27 paid days off per year.
• Depending on where you live, an NS business card or bike lease options.
• In-house gym paid by AFS.

Get in touch!

Are you ready for a new challenge by becoming a member of this motivated team on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange? Please send your resumé through the application link. The Corporate Recruiter in charge is Saranya Nihot. If possible, we could prefer you to add a link to a portfolio website or github page.

Application process

1st round: Job interview with Corporate Recruiter Saranya Nihot

2nd round: Job interview with Head of IT & Infrastructure & Head of Energy

We are happy to recruit our AFS colleagues by ourselves. We do not need help from external parties. If we receive resumes from unaffiliated recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact the people involved directly and treat candidates as regular candidates.