Senior Principal Regulatory Analytics Lead

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Research Analyst in Regulatory Operations Analytics to lead analytics projects across their lifecycle, defining approaches and driving quantitative methods to deliver valuable insights for senior management.

The role collaborates across delivery teams to promote advanced analytics for regulatory efficiency, with hybrid in‑person and remote engagement and salary transparency by location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, or similar quantitative discipline; six or more years of related work experience in Data Science, Engineering or Software development.
• Experience in advanced analytics using machine learning, data mining, and natural language processing.
• Familiarity with Big Data processing and platforms desirable.
• Strong knowledge in Python, R, SQL, or SCALA.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on complex and prolonged projects.

Responsibilities

• Mentor other Research Analysts on methodologies and best practices.
• Maintain essential skills by attending training programs, associated conferences, and continued education in advanced analytics, software development, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Skills

Machine learning

Data mining

Natural language processing

Big Data

Python

SQL

SCALA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM/quantitative field

6+ years related work experience

Job description

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Research Analyst in Regulatory Operations Analytics to lead analytics projects across their lifecycle, defining approaches and driving quantitative methods to deliver valuable insights for senior management.

The role collaborates across delivery teams to promote advanced analytics for regulatory efficiency, with hybrid in‑person and remote engagement and salary transparency by location.