We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.
Programme Length: 10 weeks (Monday 15 June Thursday 20 August 2026)
Salary: 24000 (pro rata)
About Us
At the FCA we regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. Were looking for graduates to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA.
About the programme
Our Data Digital and Technology (DDAT) internship is designed to prepare you for a future in data-driven decision making within financial regulation. Over 10 weeks youll work alongside our data digital technology and innovation teams gaining hands-on experience that supports smarter more agile regulation.
Youll develop core skills in judgement engagement self-management and delivery all within a data-driven and technology-rich environment. During your placement you could be working on projects that involve analysing complex datasets developing digital tools supporting the implementation of innovative technologies or contributing to the FCAs digital transformation. This internship offers the chance to shape the future of financial regulation.
Before you join well match you with a team that will help you build the skills knowledge and experience you need for a successful career in financial services. Successful interns will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location.
Note: Successful interns will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location. Please apply for the internship in the location where you would also want to work as a graduate.
Learning & development
Our 10-week programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment. Inspired by the FCAs values of self-sufficiency resilience ambition engagement and integrity youll be supported in developing personal effectiveness advancing professional capabilities and making a meaningful impact.
Youll benefit from:
What we look for
We seek candidates who are curious eager to learn and keen to grow in a professional environment. You should be able to build relationships at all levels and analyse data effectively. No specific experience is required; youll learn through working alongside experienced colleagues.
What We Offer
Application Process
Submit your online application by midnight Sunday 14 December 2025. Please apply early as application windows may close if we receive a high volume of candidates
We have created the FCA Candidate Preparation Zone so you can find out more information about our assessment process and practice some tests. one application is accepted across our early careers programmes within any six-month period
You must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree from any university
Applicants for the 2026 summer internship must be in their penultimate year of study
We welcome applications from all candidates. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before joining the FCAs graduate programme.
Offers are subject to your ability to obtain and maintain your right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
There are Government restrictions on who can be sponsored. Due to government-imposed criteria not all of our graduate programmes are eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. We can only consider offering sponsorship where the job meets the Skilled Worker Visa eligibility criteria. If you will require a Skilled Worker Visa please ensure you meet the Home Office eligibility criteria before applying for a place on the Scheme. You can check eligibility at Skilled Worker visa: Overview -
Please be aware that its your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK as we are not able to provide advice on this.
You must inform the FCA immediately if there is any change to your immigration status.
We welcome applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and internship you can request support from Employability at any stage in the recruitment process.
Your application and any work submitted must be your own. Do not allow another person to complete any part of the assessment or submit responses generated by an AI assistant or similar software
Graduate offers following the internship cannot be deferred
Join us and shape the future of financial services we look forward to receiving your application!
Required Experience:
Intern
The Financial Conduct Authority is the conduct regulator for around 50,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential supervisor for 48,000 firms