Senior Data Analyst

Job Opportunity: Senior Data Analyst at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Salary: National: £51,700 - £61,700 | London: £56,400 - £66,400 per annum – Based on skills and experience

Are you eager to contribute to the future of data-led regulation at the FCA? Join our dynamic team and make an impact.

The Team/Department

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join the Strategy and Analysis team within our Insurance Division. This team is pivotal in delivering top-quality data analysis to senior management and the broader organisation on critical issues. Our goal is to supervise over 6,000 regulated life and general insurance firms, ranging from local shops to large multinational insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize mathematical, statistical, and data techniques for insightful data analysis.
• Design, develop, and maintain data visualization tools to assist insurance supervisors in identifying key trends and themes.
• Deliver comprehensive end-to-end data interpretation, ensuring work is well-documented and reproducible.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver exceptional analysis.
• Communicate data-led insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

What You'll Gain

You will positively influence millions of customers, working in a sector that impacts all aspects of life. Key areas of focus include GI Pricing Practices, GI Value Measures, and Consumer Duty. The FCA's ambitious data strategy offers you challenges and growth opportunities.

We value learning and provide world-class development opportunities, including formal qualifications and sponsored study programs.

Our competitive benefits package lets you customize your benefits to suit your life stage, with options like dental plans, cycle-to-work schemes, or cash allowances. Standard benefits include:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Non-contributory pension starting at 8% of basic salary, increasing with age up to 12%
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We support hybrid working, allowing you to work from home up to 60% of the time.

Skills and Experience Required

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency in end-to-end data extraction and transformation (e.g., using SQL and Tableau/Tableau Prep)
• Experience in data analysis, applying statistical and mathematical techniques to derive business value insights

Essential Skills

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define needs and deliverables
• Effective project management to meet deadlines and manage expectations
• Excellent engagement skills to work with diverse teams and influence outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate data and propose optimal solutions
• Proven team player ready to work in both formal and informal settings
• Capable of managing competing priorities efficiently
• Committed to continual learning and professional growth

About the FCA

The FCA regulates 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure fair and competitive financial markets. Learn more about our three-year strategy .

FCA's Values & Diversity

We strive for inclusion and value diverse perspectives, helping us make better decisions, drive innovation, and improve regulation. We welcome applications from women, disabled, and minority ethnic candidates for senior roles.

Flexible Working

We encourage applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements, including part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. While we can't guarantee all requests, we support employees exploring flexible work options.

Multilocation

We are committed to expanding our national presence, with most vacancies open for work in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. You can select your preferred location during the application process.

Key Dates and Recruitment Process

Application Deadline: 26th June

Case Study: 4th & 5th July

Interviews: 10th-12