Data Science Capability Lead
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Data Science Capability Lead
Division Data Technology & Innovation (DTI)
Department Advanced Analytics
Salary National ranging fromand London fromper annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
The Team/Department
The FCAs Advanced Analytics department is seeking a Data Science Capability Lead a pivotal role focused on developing and enhancing data science skills across the organisation. This position is crucial for nurturing a culture of continuous learning and elevating the technical and strategic capabilities of data scientists.
Key responsibilities include leading dynamic FCAfacing data learning initiatives such as data bootcamps for upskilling business managers and hackathons designed to identify new business opportunities where data science can have a significant impact. Additionally this role will oversee an internal suite of learning and knowledgesharing opportunities including but not limited to Data Science Labs mentoring reverse mentoring Journal Club and Kaggle competitions. These initiatives are aligned with the organisations strategic priorities and are integral to fostering an innovative environment.
What will you be doing
Leading hackathonstyle events: Manage events across Advanced Analytics and the wider FCA to identify and develop cuttingedge data science techniques. These hackathons focus on creating rapid proofofconcepts that explore innovative approaches and deliver actionable data
Leading the Data Bootcamp Programme: Oversee the upskilling of approximately 60100 managers and technical specialists annually in data analytics and insights. This programme is designed to deliver targeted impactful learning experiences that enhance understanding of data tools and methodologies aligning with the FCAs strategic priority to increase data fluency across the organisation
Overseeing learning and knowledgesharing opportunities: Manage an internal suite of initiatives such as mentoring reverse mentoring Journal Clubs and Kaggle competitions. These elements are crafted to foster a culture of continuous professional development encouraging collaboration innovation and the enhancement of technical skills across the department
Fostering data science community development: Create and maintain a vibrant data science community within the organisation. This role involves setting up networking knowledge exchange and collaborative problemsolving opportunities among data scientists and related stakeholders aimed at building a supportive community that encourages continuous learning and shares best practices
Supporting the graduate pipeline: Facilitate the integration and growth of graduates within the organisation by providing mentorship handson training and structured learning opportunities. This ensures that graduates develop the necessary skills and behaviours to thrive at the FCA
Ensuring effective tools and processes: Ensure that data scientists have the necessary tools and processes to perform their roles effectively. This involves identifying and removing bottlenecks in deployment routes facilitating access to essential tools and collaborating with the management team and other technology teams to implement best practices and enhance the efficiency of data science processes throughout the department
What will you get from the role
Strategic impact: Lead highprofile initiatives that directly contribute to the FCAs data science capability and shape its longterm analytics roadmap
Innovation & experimentation: Drive cuttingedge data science work such as hackathons Kaggle competitions and Data Science Labs fostering an experimental approach to problemsolving
Leadership & influence: Work with senior leaders and technical teams to enhance data fluency and ensure data science is leveraged effectively across the organisation
Community building: Play a key role in growing and nurturing a thriving data science community at the FCA through mentoring reverse mentoring and knowledgesharing initiatives
Professional growth: Gain exposure to a wide range of data science applications from regulatory insights to AIdriven solutions with opportunities for personal and professional development
Dynamic team environment: Work within a diverse and dynamic transformation team committed to delivering impactful data science solutions and supporting each other to grow and thrive in the organisation
Which skills are required
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with longterm 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
Data Science expertise Strong working knowledge of data science methodologies analytics tools and statistical techniques
Leadership & mentorship Proven experience in mentoring and coaching data scientists or analysts fostering skill development and professional growth
Stakeholder engagement Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Essential
Programme & event management Experience in planning and running largescale learning initiatives such as hackathons bootcamps and training session
Project delivery Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously delivering impactful outcomes within set timelines
Supporting graduate & early career talent Experience in mentoring or integrating graduates into data teams ensuring they develop critical technical and professional skills
Building & nurturing a data science community Demonstrated success in fostering collaboration and best practicesharing among data scientists and stakeholder
Optimising data science tools & processes Track record of improving the efficiency of data science workflows removing barriers to tool adoption and enhancing deployment processes
Handson technical proficiency Experience with Python R SQL or other relevant data science tools
Experience in regulatory environment Understanding of data science applications within regulatory financial or governmental contexts
Knowledge of AI & Machine Learning Familiarity with emerging trends in AI ML and their practical applications in business and regulation
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 are women.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this we particularly welcome applications from women minority ethnic disabled and neurodivergent candidates for our role.
Benefits of working at the FCA
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60 of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A noncontributory Pension of at least 8
Life assurance
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 parttime staggered hours and job shares. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA Life at the FCA
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 Lead Associate Regulatory.
Advert closing date: Sunday 30th March
CV review/shortlist: w/c 31st March
Interview to assess technical capability and core skills: w/c 7th April
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: Melanie Dubock at
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
