Order Book Data Lead – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight
Department: Market Oversight – Data Intelligence
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) £59,100‑£80,200; London £64,900‑£88,100 (based on skills and experience)
Recruitment Contact: Riley Fox (Riley.fox@fca.org.uk). Applications must be submitted through our online portal – social media or email will not be accepted.
About the FCA and Team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.
Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s market monitoring functions, delivery of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the full spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies.
The Market Oversight directorate oversees primary and secondary market participants through the listing, prospectus and market abuse regimes. Our mission is to promote conduct that supports trusted, orderly and efficient markets.
Role Responsibilities
* Partner with trading venues to improve the completeness and accuracy of order book data, helping ensure fair and transparent markets.
* Lead policy development to enhance the RTS24 order book data regime, influencing how market data is regulated and used.
* Manage and mentor an associate, supporting team growth while driving improvements in data quality.
* Advance analytical tools and alerts for monitoring order book performance, enabling proactive oversight and smarter interventions.
* Identify innovative data use cases, unlocking new ways to support market integrity and consumer protection.
* Build deep technical expertise in trading venue operations and data reporting, becoming a key voice in shaping regulatory standards.
Minimum Skills Required
* Transaction, post-trade or order book data reporting.
* Trading venue supervision or policy.
* Market abuse surveillance and enquiries.
Essential Skills
* Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex, technical matters clearly and concisely.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with capacity to build relationships at senior level.
* Sound judgement, with an ability to make clear and timely decisions and recommendations based on data and intelligence.
* Understanding of different asset classes and electronic trading systems.
* Experience developing data analytics, visualisations and dashboards would be beneficial, as would existing programming skills (e.g. SQL, Python).
* Ability to be flexible and adjust confidently to evolving work activities.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work.
* Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary.
* Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
* 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
* A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.
Timeline
* Job advert close: 28th November at 11:59pm.
* CV Review/Shortlist: 2nd December.
* First Interview: w/c 8th December.
* Recruiter discussion of the process – please inform them of any unavailable dates during this period.
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome diverse working styles and provide flexible solutions such as part‑time and job sharing. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the minimum criteria will be given preference.
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