Data Analyst (6 month Fixed-Term Contract)

Data Analyst (6 month Fixed-Term Contract)

Division – Data, Technology & Innovation (DTI)

Department – Digital Intelligence Solutions (DIS)

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £50,266.00 and London £47,300 to £55,166.00 pro rata (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.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Data Analyst to join our growing Digital Intelligence Solutions (DIS) team. At the heart of the FCA, DIS helps colleagues across the organisation understand and act on data and intelligence about the firms, individuals and markets we regulate.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Creating intuitive tools and dashboards that surface actionable insights

• Supporting colleagues with tailored data analysis on specific topics

DIS sits within the Intelligence & Digital directorate, part of the wider Data, Technology & Innovation division. If you’re passionate about making data meaningful and want to contribute to a supportive, purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Data Consultancy: Engaging with business areas across the entire FCA to understand their data gaps, translating their requirements from “business problems” to “data analytics questions”

• Intelligence Gathering and Data Ingestion: Identifying data sources that answers those questions and using your Python and SQL skills to ensure the collected data is interoperable with our internal datasets and systems through entity resolution

• Surfacing Insights: Produce and present actionable intelligence outputs to senior stakeholders and departmental meetings through reporting or building compelling dashboards using Tableau that instigates action

What will you get from the role?

• You will play a vital role in shaping end-to-end data analytics solutions that empower the FCA’s data-led approach to regulation—contributing to a more effective and responsive organisation that delivers on its public mission

• You will engage in dynamic, creative and exploratory work that encourages you to apply your data expertise in ways that drive tangible, positive outcomes

• You will develop a broader understanding of the FCA’s diverse and purpose-driven environment, while building strong, supportive relationships with data and business subject matter experts across the organisation

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).

Minimum

• Prior experience working with SQL to query data and Python to conduct data analysis

• Prior experience using Tableau Desktop and Server in a business environment, with a demonstrated ability to create intuitive, impactful visualisations that support collaborative decision-making

Essential

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen actively, understand user needs with empathy and present insights in a way that inspires and engages stakeholders across all levels and disciplines

• Experience in analysing complex datasets with a keen eye for detail, drawing out meaningful insights that support thoughtful, data-informed decisions

• Excellent organisational skills, with the confidence to manage multiple projects independently while building positive, productive relationships with diverse stakeholders

• A growth mindset, with a genuine willingness to learn and a collaborative spirit to support the development of both junior and senior colleagues within the team

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 FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (Pro rata)

• 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 Timeline

• This role is graded as Associate - Regulatory

• SC Clearance is required for this role - SC Guidance The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting.

• Advert Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 (midnight)

• CV Review/ Shortlist: 25th July 2025

• Interview: w/c 4th August 2025

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 Steve Christopher on Steve.Christopher@fca.org.uk 

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.