Senior Wholesale Banking Data Analyst
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Job Summary
Job title: Senior Wholesale Banking Data Analyst
Division: Supervision Policy and Competition
Department: Sell Side
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 71200 and London from 57700 to 78300 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Senior Associate Regulatory
Your recruitment contact is Shafika via Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
About the FCA and team
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.
SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision) creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). The Sell-Side Directorate oversees wholesale banks intermediaries market infrastructure and exchanges ensuring fair transparent and resilient wholesale markets that support the effective functioning of the UKs financial system.
Role responsibilities
Create and oversee innovative data analysis tools and projects delivering actionable insights that protect the banking sector
Shape and implement the Wholesale Banks Department risk identification framework enhancing our ability to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats
Manage the external communications strategy and its execution influencing industry understanding and promoting transparency in risk management
Provide oversight coaching and mentoring to associates building a collaborative team and cultivating professional growth
Collaborate across teams and departments contributing to cross functional projects that deliver impactful regulatory outcomes
Champion inclusivity and diversity creating an environment where all voices are heard and respected aligned with the FCAs D&I agenda
Skills required
Minimum:
Prior experience of data transformation processing and analysis e.g. through Python
Demonstrable experience of proficient data analysis skills with the ability to present insights clearly and effectively
Essential:
Experience with Tableau desktop and server with visualisation skills
An understanding of how wholesale banks work including key risks and challenges
Ability to communicate key messages with clarity simplifying complex topics for a range of audiences
Proficiency in managing competing priorities in a challenging environment with effective self-organisation skills
Coaching and mentoring skills to develop others in the team and department
Openness to learning and growth accepting new responsibilities with flexibility and a solutions focused mindset
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory pension (812% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.
Our values and culture
Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one thats free from discrimination and bias celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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.
If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.
We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.
Disability Confident: our hiring approach
Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.
Useful information and timeline
Job advert close: 1st February 2026
CV Review/Shortlist: 3rd February 2026
Case Study Assessment: w/c 9th February 2026
First Interview: w/c 16th February 2026
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Power BI
- R
- Tableau
- Data Management
- Data Mining
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
- Analytics
About Company
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
