Location: Dublin, Hybrid

Type: Contractor

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst (Risk & Compliance) to join their Detection & Enforcement Controls team. This global function is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data related to policy violations, compliance issues, and regulatory risks. The role will work cross-functionally to strengthen enforcement controls, ensure compliance with company policies, and protect customer trust.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and compliance issues, and provide actionable insights to improve policy enforcement strategies.
Develop and implement detection & enforcement controls, maintaining high-quality documentation and reporting standards.
Drive change plans that balance risk mitigation with operational efficiency.
Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations on compliance and enforcement metrics.
Collaborate with Policy, Legal, Regulatory, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to translate requirements into enforcement pipelines.
Share best practices and support knowledge transfer across global teams.
Lead and support complex, cross-functional projects, proactively removing roadblocks and enabling decision-making.
Assist with maintenance and deployment of enforcement platforms and systems.
Stay current on risk trends, industry standards, and policy enforcement best practices.

Key Requirements

Proven analytical skills with experience as a Data Analyst, Risk Analyst, or related role.
Strong SQL and data visualization skills (Tableau, Excel PivotTables). Basic skills in Python/R or ability to build useful tools a plus.
Understanding of policy enforcement, compliance, or trust & safety in tech, fintech, e-commerce, or other regulated industries.
Familiarity with machine learning concepts, including experience using LLMs.
Experience working with engineering teams to implement controls and tools.
Strong project/change management background (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Six Sigma certifications a plus).
Demonstrated ability to deliver executive-level summaries and insights.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across global teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience in crowdsourcing, trust & safety operations, or global compliance programs desirable.
High integrity with ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Why Join

Opportunity to work at the intersection of data, compliance, and trust & safety in a global organization.
Be part of a team that has a direct impact on protecting customers and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across policy, legal, product, and operations.
Drive meaningful change in risk detection and enforcement strategies.