Business Data Analyst, Financial Conduct Authority
Data Acquisition and Insights
£43.1-59k
+ National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £53,700 and London £47,300 to £59,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
Financial regulation service
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Financial regulation service
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£43.1-59k
+ National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £53,700 and London £47,300 to £59,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy.
Role
Who you are
- Prior experience in business analysis and change projects, delivering outcomes and gathering data requirements for stakeholders
- Experience in data-related roles demonstrating ability to interpret data, apply logical reasoning and use problem-solving skills to address complex issues
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, building relationships, and clearly communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Demonstrable experience with core business tools and data analysis, including advanced Excel, SQL, Python, and data visualisation (Tableau preferred)
- Analytical, numerical and data literate, being comfortable with quantitative concepts, data validation and understanding of data management activities that support data analysis
- Accuracy and attention to detail, in analysis and communications with the ability to produce concise written and visual outputs
- Ability to understand and document data requirements, including user and data needs, processes, and flows
- Locate and access data using different channels and carry out analysis to identify issues, spot trends and arrive at a logical conclusion to support for data users and stakeholders
- Experience working in agile environments, embracing flexibility and supporting iterative delivery throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborative approach, building trust and fostering inclusive teamwork to achieve shared goals
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively and keep stakeholders informed
What the job involves
- 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
- The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency
- Sitting within DTI, the Regular Collections Team plays a key role in how the FCA create new (and improve existing) data reporting requirements for firms
- They provide advice and support to regulatory colleagues and work with data and technology SMEs
- The team own and are advocates for the FCA’s data collection framework, ensuring that the FCA gets the data it needs to meet its objectives whilst ensuring that the burden on firms is proportionate
- Collaborate across the FCA to improve regular data collections, strengthening regulatory decisions and delivering better outcomes for consumers
- Analyse and prioritise data change requests, turning complex needs into clear use cases that enable timely, effective supervision
- Engage with stakeholders to understand processes and needs, building shared understanding to co-create practical, proportionate data solutions
- Apply data and business analysis techniques to investigate data and process issues, identifying root causes and improving data quality and reliability
- Provide trusted advice and support to colleagues, resolving data acquisition challenges and enabling teams to deliver their work with clarity
- Develop end-to-end knowledge of FCA data flows, connecting collection, governance and use to support a more joined-up organisation
- Contribute to the FCA’s data-led transformation, influencing how data from c.35,000 firms is used to protect millions of UK consumers
- Build a distinctive blend of data, analysis and stakeholder skills, broadening career opportunities and supporting future leadership roles
Application process
- Job advert close: 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm
- CV Review/Shortlist: 14 January 2026
- Case Study & Interview: w/c 19 January 2026
- Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time
Our take
Developed on the back of the Financial Services Act of 2012, the Financial Conduct Authority is a regulatory body that acts as a regulator for financial firms, ensuring the integrity of the financial markets in the UK. Broadly focused on financial companies that provide consumer services, it’s governed by the Bank of England and therefore acts independently of the government.
The FCA is responsible for regulatory innovations, such as stronger customer authentication requirements, including biometric and code requirements for payments, that have clamped down on fraud and improved security for national consumers. The FCA also introduced the Anti-Money Laundering Supervision in 2017.
The organisation’s independence from government ensures its impartiality as a regulator. In the late 2010s, it set up the cryptoasset registration, a department responsible for ensuring the legality of crypto payments. This has become an important aspect of national counter terrorism measures, and exemplifies the complex and vital work that the organisation carries out.
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Company benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
- Private healthcare with Bupa
- A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
- Life assurance
- Income protection
Company HQ
Stratford Cross, London, UK
Leadership
Nikhil Rathi
(CEO)Previously the Private Secretary to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown and was the Chief of Staff and Director of International Development at the London Stock Exchange. Studied at St Anne's College Oxford.
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