Salary and Grading
National: £60,700 to £68,000 per annum (Edinburgh & Leeds). London: £66,600 to £75,000 per annum. Salary based on skills and experience. Role graded as Lead Associate – Regulatory.
About the FCA and Team
The FCA regulates financial services firms in the UK. The Data, Technology & Innovation division creates a digital‑first, data‑led regulator. The Digital Intelligence Solutions team delivers a Digital Unified Intelligence Environment (DUIE) to surface insights for action through tools, dashboards and bespoke analysis.
Role Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a Consumer Insight strategy for the FCA, including a target operating model aligned to stakeholder needs.
* Design and enhance analytical products, adding creativity and value.
* Manage 2–3 Analysts/Senior Analysts, supporting their development through coaching and mentoring.
* Contribute to the Consumer Intelligence & Analytics (CI&A) management team, supporting initiatives, resource planning and prioritisation.
* Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, including data manipulation and visualisation.
* Engage stakeholders to understand needs and promote the use of data and analytical tools.
* Support requirements gathering and solution design to deliver insights on consumers and markets.
* Apply design thinking to solve problems and ensure value‑driven solutions.
* Work closely with experts and analysts to define project goals and deliver outcomes.
* Collaborate to identify business challenges where data and insight can support better outcomes.
Minimum Skills Required
* Extensive experience in data analytics using Python, SQL and Tableau to deliver impactful insights and solve business problems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of analysts, with responsibility for team leadership and individual development.
* Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data, delivering and overseeing analysis in a variety of formats.
Essential Skills
* Solid people‑management and coaching skills, with the ability to support and develop others.
* Effective organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage both individual and team workloads efficiently.
* Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
* Experience engaging stakeholders to define requirements, use cases and priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, building connections to deliver shared outcomes.
* Ability to plan, allocate tasks and deliver practical, high‑value outputs while tracking progress and managing risks.
* A curious and methodical mindset, with good problem‑solving skills.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* 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.
* Hybrid model with a minimum of 40% office presence each month; for senior leaders 50%, and from September 202X a minimum of 50% office with 60% for Directors and Executive Directors.
* A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.
Disability and Diversity
The FCA is a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants with disabilities and long‑term conditions that meet the minimum criteria will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. In instances of high application volumes, we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
Timeline
* Job advert closing: 14th June 11:59pm.
* CV Review/Shortlist: 16th June.
* Interview: from 22nd June.
* Recruiter discussion about the process will be conducted during screening.
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