2026 Data, Digital & Technology Data Science Graduate Programme- London

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.

Programme Length: Two years

Programme Type: Rotational

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 financial 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) Data Science Graduate Programme is designed to develop your career as a data scientist within the financial sector. As a graduate on this pathway youll work across our data digital technology and innovation teams gaining hands-on experience in applying data science to real world regulatory challenges.

Youll build expertise in areas such as data analysis machine learning open finance and artificial intelligence directly supporting smarter data-driven decision making at the FCA. Your rotations will immerse you in technical projects ranging from developing analytical models and building data visualisation dashboards to coding and deploying solutions that enhance regulatory outcomes.

You must have a degree background in data science to apply for this programme.

Throughout the programme youll be encouraged to contribute to strategic planning shape data architecture and support the design and governance of digital solutions. You may also have the opportunity to deliver research and insights that inform FCA activities and drive thought leadership in FinTech RegTech and EmTech.

Your first two rotations are selected to build your technical skills and sector knowledge setting a strong foundation for your career in data science. Your career goals and interests will be considered when your final rotation is selected aiming to support your aspirations and the FCAs strategy.

The programme will prepare you for roles specialising in data science.

Learning & Development

Our two-year programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment. Centred on 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:

Formal learning aligned to your development goals

Bespoke induction and training

Networking opportunities

Social events with your graduate cohort

Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business

What We Look For

We are looking for candidates who are curious and eager to develop in a professional environment. Your ability to build relationships at all levels and understand and analyse data will help you succeed in a role here.

Our colleagues are from a wide range of backgrounds. You dont need to have any specific experience; youll learn through working in your team alongside experienced colleagues.

What We Offer

36000 salary

Rewarding work environment and flexible working options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Wellbeing resources and support

Private health care

Career and family leave

Non-contributory pension

Charity and volunteering initiatives

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Sports and social clubs

Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)

Free eye tests

Subsidised restaurant

Interest-free season ticket loans

Application Process

Submit your online application by midnight Sunday 30th November 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 graduate programme must have graduated or be in their final 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.

Your application and any work you submit throughout the recruitment process 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.

We welcome applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and graduate scheme you can request support from Employability at any stage.

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Join us and shape the future of financial services we look forward to receiving your application!

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