Full-Time
Data Scientist with Compliance Expertise
Posted on 9/13/2024
Smarsh
1,001-5,000 employees
Archiving and compliance solutions for regulated industries
Compensation Overview
£60k - £80kAnnually
Junior, Mid
Remote in UK
- Demonstrated expertise in adherence to financial regulations and implementing LOD practices in L1, L2 and L3 risk management practices providing compliance through risk assessments.
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC); Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); and state securities regulatory agencies
- Understanding of statistics and data science principles (hypothesis testing, regression, classification, clustering, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated learner with a collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience working with data & analytics (including academic experience)
- Familiarity with Git, Linux/Unix, and IDEs
- Knowledge of financial industry regulations and compliance practices like LoD
- Experience and Training in Bank’s L1, L2 and L3 risk assessment for Supervision or Surveillance or AML risks.
- Generate insights and create reports on compliance trends and potential risks for internal or customer related datasets
- Perform exploratory data analysis on communication data to identify potential compliance risks
- Assist in data annotation and quality review for compliance-related datasets
- Participate in client/prospect guidance for machine learning model and analytic fine-tuning processes
- 50% Exploratory data analysis, data annotations, and compliance review
- 30% Data science experiments and model building
- 10% Interaction with stakeholders to understand compliance and modeling needs
- 10% Reporting and documentation
Smarsh provides archiving and compliance solutions specifically designed for financial services, government agencies, and other regulated industries. Their main product is a cloud-based archiving system that allows organizations to securely store, search, and manage their communications data, including emails, text messages, and social media interactions. This system helps clients meet complex security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Smarsh differentiates itself from competitors by offering a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model that caters to both large enterprises and smaller organizations, ensuring that all clients can efficiently manage their communication data. A notable feature is their Connected Capture for Microsoft Teams, which supports remote work by archiving communications within that platform. The goal of Smarsh is to help organizations navigate compliance challenges and manage their data effectively, reducing risks and ensuring adherence to regulations.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$42.4M
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Founded
2001
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Smarsh's integration with OpenAI enhances its AI compliance capabilities.
- The new Costa Rica office expands global support and operational execution.
- Partnership with Verizon simplifies mobile compliance procurement for customers.
What critics are saying
- Generative AI integration may introduce compliance challenges and biases.
- EU's AI Act could increase operational costs for Smarsh.
- Expansion in Latin America may face local regulatory compliance challenges.
What makes Smarsh unique
- Smarsh offers cloud-native, context-aware archiving solutions for regulated industries.
- Their platform supports compliance across emails, social media, and mobile messaging.
- Smarsh serves 9 of the top 10 banks, showcasing its industry trust.
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