Senior Market Analyst
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Senior Market Analyst
Division Asset Management Sector Team
Department - Market Analysis & Policy Department
Team - Buyside Directorate
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 66500 and London 57700 to 73000 pro rata (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 Buyside Directorate oversees the FCAs work on all types of asset managers and their funds as well as Custody Service Providers. Within this the Sector Team plays a vital role in developing market intelligence and overseeing strategic supervisory work in response to identified risks within the portfolio.
The team guides the risk process for departmental portfolios playing a key role in identifying market trends and issues that may impact the FCAs priorities. It provides technical expertise on asset management issues across the FCA and where required serves as the primary contact for cross-FCA initiatives in policy market dynamics innovation and specialist supervision departments (such as financial resilience and CASS). The team contributes to domestic and international policy discussions and working groups. Additionally it coordinates the data strategy for the Directorate.
What will you be doing
Contribute to the execution of the portfolio strategy process the portfolio risk process and the risk of harm mitigation workstreams that result and demonstrate how this work has led to good outcomes
Gather and analyse the necessary intelligence and data to inform our understanding of the risks and the opportunities facing the Buyside sector
Demonstrate an understanding of the broader asset management sector and associated distribution channels with an understanding of macro-economic trading and operational environment and trends impacting the business model of our directorates firms
Identify prioritise and monitor emerging directorate risks and contribute to department wide risk meetings (e.g. the Firm and Fund Forum)
Provide input to reports prepare briefing notes draft speeches and give presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Consider how data can improve our regulatory focus
What will you get from the role
Contribute to shaping the sector amid rapid and fundamental change
Support supervisors in implementing regulatory changes within firms
Be part of a diverse skilled and motivated team
Influence the FCAs supervisory approach to the sector
Apply data and analytical skills to advance strategic and operational goals
Expand your professional network and industry expertise
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
Experience in Industry consultancy or regulatory within the asset management or related sectors
Experience in reviewing asset management sector data from various sources making sound judgements supported by evidence and presenting key points and recommendations to stakeholders
Prior experience of managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Essential
Interest in data including experience of using programming language (R SQL and/or Python)
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues in order to achieve objectives
Experience of project management
Good knowledge of the wider wholesale market in which the asset management sector operates
Ability to prioritise and work quickly on key tasks
Ability and willingness to handle risk processes
Strong written language skills
Ability to learn develop and take on new responsibilities quickly filling gaps in your understanding
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
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 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 as Senior Associate- Regulatory
Advert Closing Date: Sunday 06th July 2025 (midnight)
CV Review/Shortlist: 08th July 2025
Interview Date: w/c 14th July 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 contactSteve Christopher on
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
