WHO WE ARE…

Our Mission is to help those in need with our out-of-this-world superpowers. Avalanche Laboratory’s purpose is to be a reliable and long-term business partner to our customers—offering them customized software solutions tailored for their business processes.

We work on a project basis (across the EU and beyond). To date, we’ve delivered over 320 successful projects, with another 45 currently in progress. Our clients span industries from financial services, fintech, and government, to manufacturing and technology, partnering with us to solve complex transformation challenges.

WHAT WE DO

We are set up to provide our customers with end-to-end support in the process of developing software solutions:

• Business need analysis, design of functional and non-functional requirements, system analysis, support for business transformation and IT/business consultancy;
• User interface and experience design and development for mobile and desktop applications;
• Front and back-end development in a wide range of technologies: Java, .NET, Ruby, GoLang, Oracle, Python.
• Complete Data Warehouse solutions from architecture, design and implementation using mainly Vertica, Oracle and Microsoft platforms.
• Avalanche has been the central counterparty for multiple major banking projects in the Scandinavia and Baltics, in areas such as lending automation, regulatory reporting and calculations, integrations, governance, risk and compliance, Basel II/III, Stress Testing, AML/KYC.

Do you like us already? Wait until you see the role!

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Are you passionate about data quality that actually matters?

This project sits at the heart of risk management for a major European bank as part of their Internal Ratings-Based 3.0 (IRB 3.0) transformation.

We’re hiring a Data Steward (Risk Data Quality)—a key consulting role ensuring that credit risk data used in Loss and Recovery, Default Registry, and Probability of Default (PD) areas is accurate, traceable, and fit for purpose.

You’ll join a cross-functional Agile delivery team, partnering directly with risk analysts, model experts, and data engineers to make sure every data point stands up to regulatory scrutiny.

Location: Baltics (Riga / Vilnius / Tallinn)

Work mode: Mostly remote, with occasional onsite sessions for planning and workshops.

DO YOU HAVE…

🌟 4–6 years of experience as a Data Steward / Data Quality Specialist in complex enterprise or consulting environments.

🌟 Strong SQL fluency—you can write and troubleshoot queries to validate and investigate data issues independently.

🌟 Hands-on experience with relational databases—you understand data structures, joins, relationships, and how to navigate them efficiently.

🌟 Proven track record of driving Data Quality improvements—identifying issues, explaining business impact, and coordinating structured remediation.

🌟 Experience working within Agile teams (sprints, planning, reviews, collaboration with cross-functional groups).

🌟 Confidence working in a risk-focused banking environment, ideally with exposure to credit risk data (Loss and Recovery, Default Registry, PD).

BONUS SKILLS…

💎 Familiarity with Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) or credit risk modelling topics.

💎 Experience contributing to regulatory or model data overhaul initiatives.

💎 Comfort leading discussions on root cause analysis, data ownership, and remediation approaches.

ARE YOU WILLING TO…

✨ Work mostly remote, connecting with colleagues across the Baltics.

✨ Join occasional on-site sessions (Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius) for planning and workshops.

✨ Take ownership of messy real-world data challenges—investigating, connecting dots, and helping teams land solid fixes.

✨ Be the Data Quality champion, showing teams how to make the right way the easy way.

WHY BECOME AN AVALANCHER…

⭐ Meaningful impact: you’ll help shape a core banking transformation where every dataset counts.

⭐ Trusted consulting environment: you’re not just supporting the project—you’re strengthening capability and continuity.

⭐ Remote-first balance: work flexibly while staying connected with purposeful in-person sessions.

⭐ Growth and adventure: professional development opportunities, additional vacation, health insurance, and the chance to join our legendary Avalancher adventures!

⭐ Competitive compensation: B2B rate up to 36 EUR per hour, salary up to 3810 EUR gross in Estonia.