Market Analyst

Job Title: Market Analyst

Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)

Department: Market Analysis and Policy, Buy-Side Directorate

• Salary:
  National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £48,000 and London £47,300 to £53,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
• This role is graded as:
  Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the UK.

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). Sitting within the Buy-Side Directorate, the Market and Policy (MAP) Department identifies sector risks and develops policy to support effective supervision across the asset management, funds and pensions sectors. Within this, the Asset Management Sector Team plays a vital role in developing market intelligence and overseeing strategic supervisory work in response to identified risks within the Buyside market.

• Help shape and deliver the FCA’s Buyside market strategy, supporting risk management and harm prevention initiatives that support market integrity and protect consumers across the UK
• Turn data and intelligence into meaningful insight, identifying emerging risks and opportunities to inform strategic decisions and deliver positive regulatory outcomes
• Build expertise in the asset management sector and wider market environment, using your knowledge to support effective supervision and contribute to the FCA’s regulatory priorities
• Collaborate across teams to identify, assess and elevate emerging risks, supporting proactive action and helping the FCA respond confidently to a changing market landscape
• Create clear, impactful briefings, reports and presentations that enable informed decision-making, improve stakeholder involvement and influence key regulatory discussions
• Promote innovative, data-led approaches that enhance regulatory effectiveness, helping deliver smarter oversight and better outcomes for firms, markets and millions of consumers

• Prior experience in Industry, consultancy or regulatory within the asset management or related sectors
• Prior experience in reviewing data from various sources, making sound judgements supported by evidence and presenting key points and recommendations to stakeholders
• Prior experience of handling risk processes

• Keen interest in data and analytics, with experience using R, SQL and Python to generate insights and support decision-making
• Ability to work effectively both on their own and collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes and achieve shared goals
• Experience in building and managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and deliver results within agreed timelines
• Good understanding of the wider wholesale market and the environment in which the asset management industry operates
• Solid organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Highly developed writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and professional documentation and reports
• Prior experience of handling risk processes

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.
• Non-contributory pension (8–12%…