Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority ir Apvienotās Karalistes uzraudzības iestāde, kas atbild par to, lai finanšu tirgi labi darbotos privātpersonu, uzņēmumu un plašākas ekonomikas labā. Kopš tās izveides 2013. gadā tā ir uzraudzījusi aptuveni 50 000 uzņēmumu, veikusi prudenciālo uzraudzību aptuveni 48 000 uzņēmumu un noteikusi standartus aptuveni 18 000 no tiem. Tās darbs ietver patērētāju aizsardzību, tirgus integritāti, uzticēšanos finanšu sistēmai, finanšu stabilitāti un finanšu noziegumu mazināšanu. FCA darbojas no galvenā biroja Londonā un birojiem Edinburgā, Belfāstā un Kārdifā, sadarbojoties ar Prudential Regulation Authority, lai veicinātu atbilstību prasībām un nodrošinātu finanšu pakalpojumu nozares standartu ievērošanu.

Financial Markets Data and Research Analyst – FCA (Hybrid, London)

Research wholesale financial markets using extensive regulatory and transaction-level datasets. Deliver evidence-based analysis that supports FCA supervision, policy development, and competition decisions.

Apraksts

  • Research and evaluate wholesale financial markets to inform regulatory priorities and decisions.
  • Examine complex proprietary regulatory datasets, including transaction-level trading and derivatives information.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, market specialists, and policy experts on research and analytical work.
  • Support longer-term research initiatives alongside rapid analysis of emerging market issues.
  • Present findings clearly and build effective relationships with FCA stakeholders.
  • Build expertise in wholesale markets, financial instruments, and applicable regulation.
  • Strengthen analytical methods and programming skills through practical work.
  • Lead assigned work, propose research directions, and contribute to setting project priorities.

Prasības

  • Experience developing data-analysis capability in at least one analytical programming language, such as Python, R, or SQL, through professional, academic, or independent work.
  • Experience cleaning, transforming, and analysing large, complex datasets.
  • Experience applying quantitative, economic, financial, or related theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.
  • Clear interest in financial markets, market functioning, or financial regulation.
  • Ability to frame research questions and choose suitable analytical methods.
  • Knowledge of quantitative research techniques and evidence-led analysis.
  • Ability to write clear, dependable, and reproducible analytical code.
  • Strong analytical ability and well-founded judgment.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical analysis to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Ability to work autonomously while balancing competing priorities.
  • Ability to develop productive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
  • Experience generating analysis and evidence for policy, regulatory, or strategic decisions.
  • Willingness to learn about unfamiliar financial products, markets, and regulatory topics.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Priekšrocības

  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • At least 50% of working time in the office each month.
  • Non-contributory pension contributions of 8–12%, depending on age.
  • Life assurance worth eight times annual salary.
  • Private healthcare through Bupa.
  • Income protection cover.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance support.
  • 35 hours of paid volunteering leave each year.
  • Flexible benefits scheme.
  • Flexible working options, including part-time work and job sharing where applicable.