14.10.25

Success Story - We placed a GCP Data Engineer into a Digital Bank - Basel III was a must have!

Success Story: Placing an exceptionally rare GCP Data Engineer with Basel 3.1 Expertise for a Fintech end client (via a Data Consultancy)

At dcoded, we pride ourselves on connecting mission-driven organisations with who are shaping our tomorrow. This Success Story highlights how we partnered with a leading technology and data consultancy to secure a highly niche GCP Data Engineer to support a Basel 3.1 regulatory transformation at a Fintech business.

The Scope of the Challenge
Our client (a specialist tech and data consultancy) had been engaged by a fintech to deliver critical work on Basel 3.1 regulation updates. The challenge lay in securing a GCP Data Engineer with both deep cloud engineering experience and hands-on understanding of Basel 3.1 regulatory frameworks.

The skill set required was exceptionally rare, blending:
• Advanced GCP Data Engineering (BigQuery, Dataflow).
• Data modelling and pipeline optimisation in regulated financial environments.
• Direct exposure to Basel 3.1 and risk-weighted asset reporting.
• The ability to integrate seamlessly into a hybrid consultancy–client delivery model.

The role was time-sensitive! The consultancy needed someone capable of embedding into the project team immediately to maintain delivery momentum for a key financial reporting deadline.

Our Process of Success

1. Discovery and Alignment
We started with a detailed discovery call with both the Associate Director and the Delivery Director to understand the technical scope, project timelines, and client expectations. This allowed us to break the brief down into “must-have” and “valueadd” competencies and to position the opportunity credibly within our candidate network. What was also important was to understand the specific deliverables so that we could ‘sell’ the opportunity more effectively to the incredibly small pond of
candidates.

2. Targeted Search
Leveraging our curated network of financial services data professionals, we reached out to pre-qualified GCP Data Engineers who had worked on regulatory initiatives
such as Basel III. We focused on candidates with consultancy backgrounds – individuals used to operating in complex stakeholder environments – but also with a
financial expertise.

3. Rigor in Shortlisting
Each candidate underwent a two-stage qualification process:
• Technical Deep-Dive: validating GCP project experience, data architecture design capability, and understanding of regulatory data models – specifically Basel III.
• Cultural & Delivery Fit: ensuring they could operate in a hybrid consultancy/fintech model and represent our client’s brand with credibility.

We submitted 4 profiles. 3 of whom were shortlisted for interview, with the client commenting that all three “could easily have been hired.”

4. Securing the Hire

• Following a concise, two-stage interview process, the preferred candidate was offered and accepted immediately.
• IR35, SDS, Deliverables and all associated Contractor Compliance was complete within 24 hours.
• IR35 compliant Contracts were sent same day.
• Contractor was ready to start the following day

The Outcome

• Within 12hrs – 4 Submissions in a highly niche GCP Data Engineering space
• Within 48hours - 3 interviews conducted
• 1 offer made and accepted
• Critical regulatory data hire secured within 48 hours

The successful engineer is now fully embedded within the project team, building and optimising data pipelines that underpin the bank’s Basel 3.1 compliance and reporting initiatives.
 

Post-Placement Support
We remained closely involved post-offer, coordinating onboarding with both the consultancy and end-client to ensure a seamless transition. We also conduct weekly and monthly check ins to ensure all parties are happy.

Conclusion
This project demonstrates dcoded’s ability to deliver highly niche, high-stakes hires with precision and pace. By combining technical depth, sector insight, and a rigorous qualification process, we helped our client secure exceptional talent to deliver a critical piece of regulatory work - on time and with confidence.

If you need niche Data, AI or Technology hires at a moments notice, get in contact with the team today.