Government Data Research Analyst

About the Role

This position is for a meticulous Government Data Research Analyst who will gather, review, analyze, and keep current a wide range of government and regulatory information from authoritative sources across different countries. The role contributes directly to a RegTech platform by converting dense public-sector material into organized datasets that can be used reliably by internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Track changes in laws, regulations, tariffs, taxes, customs rules, and compliance requirements using official government and regulatory sources.
• Build, check, and update datasets covering multiple jurisdictions.
• Pull relevant information from government portals, legal notices, gazettes, publications, and regulatory databases, then organize it into a structured format.
• Review entries carefully to confirm accuracy and keep records updated in a timely manner.
• Work closely with product, compliance, and engineering teams to raise data completeness, reliability, and coverage.
• Draft short summaries and reports explaining regulatory updates and their likely business impact.
• Record research methods and cite the sources used for each dataset or update.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, International Trade, Economics, Political Science, Information Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Solid research and analytical ability, especially when reading legal or regulatory text.
• Prior exposure to government, legal, compliance, customs, trade, tax, or other regulatory datasets is an advantage.
• Strong precision and data-checking skills.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote setup.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets, databases, and online research tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in RegTech, Compliance, LegalTech, Trade Compliance, Customs, Tax, or ESG research.
• Understanding of international regulatory frameworks and public data sources.
• Familiarity with AI-supported research tools and data handling platforms.

Benefits

• 100% remote working arrangement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to work with an international team and gain exposure to global regulatory research.