Hybrid Data Quality Analyst – 12 month FTC

at Financial Conduct Authority

• Job title: Data Quality Analyst – 12 month FTC
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: £52,400 - £68,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Leeds, United Kingdom

About the role

• Data Quality Analyst in the FCA's Market Oversight Directorate ensuring high-quality data solutions and compliance. Collaborating across teams to address shared data issues for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build and embed best practices for data engineering and dashboard development within the Data Quality team, driving consistency and scalability to support high-quality data solutions
• Design, develop and maintain dashboards and monitoring tools using Python, SQL, Power BI and Tableau, enabling real-time anomaly detection and automated remediation, which improves data integrity and operational efficiency
• Develop and apply advanced analytical tools to perform in-depth data analysis, providing actionable insights that strengthen team performance and decision-making
• Support the design and implementation of comprehensive data quality frameworks across all MODI datasets, ensuring robust governance and compliance with regulatory standards
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration on shared data issues, promoting a unified and strategic approach to data management that enhances organisational resilience and transparency
• Create management information and benchmarking reports that deliver clear visibility into data quality trends, empowering stakeholders to make informed data-driven decisions

Requirements

• Proven experience using business intelligence tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
• Prior experience in data engineering, dashboard development and automation in large organisations
• Proven experience with data quality principles and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to collaborate across teams and regulatory bodies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly
• Proven analytical skills with experience using data to support decision-making and drive improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement with openness to feedback and learning
• Experience troubleshooting data issues and providing root cause solutions

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders).
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% 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