About the role

  • Data Scientist utilizing advanced analytical techniques in financial regulation at FCA. Driving innovation by uncovering insights from complex datasets and shaping future regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation across the organisation by delivering projects that uncover meaningful insights from complex datasets, empowering smarter decision making, simplifying processes, and anticipating risks before they arise
  • Guide technical delivery across the full project lifecycle from understanding requirements to successful implementation, working closely and collaboratively with stakeholders at every level to create solutions that truly make a difference
  • Support and nurture talent by mentoring junior team members, helping them grow their technical confidence and problem-solving skills, while ensuring best practices in data science are consistently upheld
  • Advocate for advanced analytics throughout the organisation, encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge techniques and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where data driven decisions thrive
  • Shape the future of financial regulation through bold, experimental projects that protect millions of UK consumers and contribute to long term, sustainable economic growth
  • Expand your expertise and influence by embracing emerging technologies, tackling diverse business challenges, and building strong connections through cross functional collaboration opportunities

Requirements

  • Proven experience in applying data science and machine learning techniques and methods to practical business problems
  • Prior experience using Python, R or similar, to analyse, transform and visualise data
  • Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field
  • Exposure to technologies such as Generative AI and large language models; Natural Language Processing; Network Analytics; Predictive Modelling
  • Experience in creating clear and engaging data visualisations using dashboarding tools (e.g. Tableau and Power BI)
  • Knowledge SQL and relational databases
  • Experience with cloud computing architecture (e.g. AWS and its services)
  • Ability to apply data science techniques in the Financial Services industry
  • Familiarity with financial regulation or other regulatory areas

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
  • 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

Job title

Data Scientist – Advanced Analytics

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

£52,400 - £78,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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