Principal Data Scientist
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Principal Data Scientist
Division: Data Technology and Innovation (DTI)
Department: Digital Intelligence Solutions
Salary ranging from 79300 to 112300 (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.
There are few organisations where you can genuinely make a difference for 40 million consumers of financial products two million people who work in the UK financial services industry and the economy as a whole.
About the team
As part of the Data Technology & Innovation (DTI) division we are supporting the FCA in embracing the power of digital data and advanced analytics to deliver on these priorities. We believe in doing things differently by combining creative techniques and the latest technology to generate meaningful insights. We place emphasis on curiosity and regularly experiment with new techniques and approaches alongside delivering production insights.
Our Principal Data Scientist role is positioned in the Digital Intelligence Solutions department a subdivision of DTI that supports delivery of FCA priorities at scale through sophisticated analytics.
What will you be doing
Coordinate highprofile analytics projects guiding teams of data scientists and collaborating across departments and with thirdparty partners
Build and maintain supportive relationships with key stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organisational goals
Play a core role in the departmental leadership team building data science capabilities and nurturing the direction of the department
Advocate for analytics and provide thought partnership within the FCA
Use graph analytics and query languages (Cypher Gremlin) to analyse complex relationships
Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment and manage the model lifecycle
Utilise cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) for building and deploying solutions
Develop and deploy machine learning models for predictive analytics and risk analysis
Perform statistical analyses and data mining on unique largescale datasets to solve problems and improve operations
Develop data pipelines and ETL processes for integrating diverse data sources
Present technical information to nontechnical audiences effectively
Mentor and develop junior data scientists
Interact with model risk governance processes
What you will get from the role
Engaging creative and exploratory work in the public interest with the potential for making a meaningful impact
Collaborate as part of a supportive and dedicated team working on important projects and programmes with exposure to a range of senior stakeholders
Grow into a trusted technical voice within the FCAs inclusive Analytics Community
Which skills are
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
Degree with a significant quantitative component
Substantial experience in delivering value through data science/machine learning techniquesincluding significant applied experience using Python and related frameworks for data manipulation and model development
Experience with graph databases (e.g. Amazon Neptune Neo4j) and/or proficiency in graph query languages (e.g. Cypher Gremlin)
Desirable
Advanced degree (PhD or masters) in a data sciencerelated field
Applied experience in collaboratively delivering a portfolio of complex data science projects
Experience in network analysis entity resolution and/or graph algorithms
Handson experience with modelling and ingesting data into graph databases from a range of sources
Machine learning predictive modelling and data mining experience
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and its services
Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD for model deployment versioning and monitoring in production environments
Familiarity with the UK regulatory framework
Familiarity with the financial services industry
Drive to support innovation in data science research and understand where we can apply emerging techniques to help solve complex problems
Experience building testing and deploying machine learning models into production environments
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.
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 Principal Data Scientist role.
Benefits of working at the FCA
28 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% 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 protectionas standard
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 cant 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: Technical Specialist Regulatory
SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting
When submitting your application please tailor your CV to highlight how you meet the minimum and essential requirements above
Timeline:
Advert Closing Date: Midnight 15th May (Please submit your application no later than 11.59pm on Wednesday 14th May)
CV Review/Shortlist: 16th May 2025
Technical Interview: w/c 19th May 2025
Competency Interview: w/c 2nd June 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
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
