Senior Policy Research Analyst, FinTech & Data

finreglab; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FinRegLab in Washington, DC is seeking one or more senior research analysts to organize, lead, and execute qualitative and market research, policy analyses, and multi-stakeholder engagements.

Experience with quantitative research is a plus but not required; the role includes collaboration with internal analytics and external academic partners, with hybrid work expectations and a strong emphasis on policy impact.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with new technologies and data and regulatory frameworks in financial services.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to tailor content for interdisciplinary audiences.
• Ability to work productively with internal staff, collaborators, and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and flexible in managing competing demands and team outcomes.
• Strong project management and independent judgment.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Genuine enthusiasm for learning and building a world-class research organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing qualitative research projects, policy analyses, and stakeholder engagements to inform public policy and the financial sector about new technologies and data.
• Research, examine, and write about market and policy trends to inform FinRegLab’s agenda and communications.
• Support and manage project-level working groups with senior executives and officials from regulatory agencies, banks, fintechs, and academia.
• Serve as a liaison with internal analytics staff and external academic partners to facilitate project design and empirical workstreams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Mentoring staff

Independent judgment

Education

Graduate degree in business, economics, finance, law, public policy, computer science, or related fields

Job description

FinRegLab in Washington, DC is seeking one or more senior research analysts to organize, lead, and execute qualitative and market research, policy analyses, and multi-stakeholder engagements.

Experience with quantitative research is a plus but not required; the role includes collaboration with internal analytics and external academic partners, with hybrid work expectations and a strong emphasis on policy impact.