Job Description

Data Analyst within Payments & Digital Assets Team
Division - Payments and Digital Assets
Department - Cross-cutting Market Analysis and Strategy
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52,400 to 61,800 and London 57,700 to 68,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
Are you interested in becoming part of a new data team that will help shape and deliver the future direction of the Payments and Digital Assets Directorate at the FCA? We are looking for motivated Senior Associates to join the Cross-cutting Market Analysis and Strategy department within this Directorate.
This department plays a key role in defining the FCA's strategies for payments and digital assets. It supports on designing and delivering the data strategy, identifying and managing risk, providing training, engaging externally, scanning the horizon and proactively identifying trends, among other responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the evolving world of payments and digital assets, while building deep expertise in these dynamic sectors.
What will you be doing?Present data analysis outcomes clearly and effectively, including to senior stakeholders, using impactful data visualisation techniques and tools to support choices Design and deliver data collection and evaluation initiatives aligned with the FCA's strategy for payments and digital assets, using both proprietary and open-source tools Collaborate across teams to develop and maintain dashboards with agreed metrics that support strategic and operational objectives Proactively identify opportunities to apply data evaluation and visualisation to support key projects and priorities across the Directorate Develop and implement advanced data-driven solutions that align with the central data management policy, support cultural change in data use and provide training to enhance data literacy

What will you get from the role?Experience in a fast-paced, evolving tech environment with a focus on building innovative solutions and encouraging AI-driven ideas Involved in central data initiatives, wider cross-functional data projects, PSR-related work and digital transformation in payments Contributed to strategic growth plans while collaborating with government and regulatory bodies as part of a newly formed team Work widely recognised and appreciated for driving meaningful impact in data-related initiatives

Which skills are required?
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
MinimumExperience of using Excel, SQL, R, Python, Tableau or other data analytics tools to interrogate, manipulate and evaluate data Experience in utilising data analysis for the delivery of departmental priorities Experience in Stakeholder Management

EssentialStrong reasoning skills with the ability to quickly grasp new information, understand complex issues and clearly communicate their implications Knowledge of the payments or digital assets sector, with a proactive and adaptable approach to learning Proven experience in creating data visualisation dashboards (e.g., using Tableau) and applying analytical skills to support sound, balanced choices Excellent stakeholder and relationship management, along with strong project management experience Ability to work at pace under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment and appropriately escalating issues when needed Comfortable managing ambiguity and competing priorities, working independently or as part of a team across multiple workstreams

Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
Benefits of working at the FCA25 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% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) Life assurance of eight times your basic salary Income protection


We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
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Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and TimelineThis role is graded as Senior Associate - Regulatory - Level 7 Advert Closing Date: 27th July CV Review/Shortlist: 29th July First Round Case Study Assessment: 30th July - 6th August Competency Based Interview: 30th July - 6th August

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.
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:
Recruiter - Sonika.Suryadevara@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.