Financial regulatory data scientist

OTC Fin Europe; Badalona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Financial Regulatory Data Scientist to bridge the gap between regulation, data analytics, and technology. The role involves translating complex financial regulations into actionable data solutions while advising clients on compliance and reporting automation. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, familiarity with regulatory frameworks, and experience with data tools. This opportunity offers involvement with top financial institutions in a dynamic learning environment.

Servicios

Flexible work model

Continuous learning opportunities

Exposure to leading financial institutions

Formación

• Deep knowledge of financial regulations like PRIIPs, AIFMD, and Solvency II.
• Experience with REST APIs and data integration tools.
• Proven experience designing data models for regulatory reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret evolving financial regulations and develop data-driven solutions.
• Build scalable data pipelines and maintain data models for regulatory reporting.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and conduct client workshops.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Educación

Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, or Economics

Herramientas

Power BI

Tableau

Excel PowerQuery

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Financial Regulatory Data Scientist with deep domain knowledge of European financial regulations such as PRIIPs, Solvency II, AIFMD, SFDR, UCITS , and other ESG and risk-related frameworks. This individual will play a pivotal role in translating regulatory requirements into robust data models and analytics, supporting our clients in understanding, complying with, and optimizing their regulatory reporting and disclosures.

• You will be responsible for interpreting new and evolving financial regulations, developing data-driven solutions, and advising clients on technical and strategic questions related to compliance, reporting automation, and impact analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Expertise & Advisory

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on financial regulations including PRIIPs KID , Solvency II QRTs , AIFMD Annex IV , SFDR PAI indicators , and other regulatory standards.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape (EIOPA, ESMA, ECB, EU Taxonomy, etc.) and proactively assess their data implications.
• Provide timely responses to client inquiries regarding regulatory interpretation, data requirements, and implementation best practices.
• Translate complex regulatory language into actionable, technical documentation and data models.

Data Science & Technical Implementation

• Develop scalable data pipelines, transformations, and analytics models that support regulatory reporting.
• Design and maintain structured data models for KID generation, SCR calculations, SFDR PAI indicator aggregation, etc.
• Build APIs and integration layers with client systems and regulatory platforms (e.g., EIOPA, ESMA portals).
• Work closely with client risk, compliance, and IT teams to implement solutions that meet both regulatory and business needs.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and conduct workshops or training sessions for end-users.
• Collaborate with internal product, legal, and technology teams to enhance the firm’s regulatory solutions platform.

Required Qualifications

Regulatory Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of at least three of the following : PRIIPs , Solvency II , AIFMD , SFDR , UCITS , MiFID II , EMIR , EU Taxonomy .
• Familiarity with regulatory templates (EIOPA QRTs, Annex IV, EMT / EPT, ESG templates) and their data models.

Technical Skills

• Data Tools : Power BI, Tableau, Excel PowerQuery; familiarity with Dataverse or Azure Data Factory is a plus.
• API / Data Integration : Experience with REST APIs, JSON / XML formats, and integration tools.
• Data Modeling : Proven experience designing relational data schemas aligned with regulatory reporting needs.

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify and explain technical and regulatory concepts to business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, CAMS) or regulatory diplomas (e.g., EFFAS ESG Analyst).
• Experience working in regulatory compliance for financial services, asset management, or insurance sectors.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of regulation, finance, and technology.
• Exposure to leading financial institutions and their compliance strategies.
• Dynamic and intellectually curious environment with continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible work model and international client projects.