Senior Data Analyst -Consumer Finance

Senior Data Analyst – Consumer Credit

Division: SPC | Department:
Consumer Finance |

Location:

National (Edinburgh and Leeds) and London | Salary: £53,800–£68,400 (National) or £59,200–£75,000 (London)

• Collaborate with colleagues to understand user requirements and analyse data to generate insights that meet those needs.
• Extract and transform data while developing innovative methods for analysing large and complex datasets.
• Apply analytical approaches to enhance understanding of the FCA's largest consumer credit dataset.
• Contribute to an experienced analytical team, sharing ideas and improving skills across the consumer credit sector.
• Deliver insights that support all four elements of the organisation’s strategic objectives for colleagues across the business.
• Create analytical value by producing meaningful outputs that inform decision‑making and improve understanding of consumer credit issues.

• Advanced SQL and Python data analysis skills.
• Prior experience working with large and complex datasets to deliver high‑value analytical outputs.
• Ability to present analysis clearly through written outputs and visualisations, articulating what the data shows and why it is important.
• Researching and developing innovative analytical approaches, integrating them into sustainable solutions, services, or products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, translating complex technical issues into understandable insights.
• Effective prioritisation of workload, time management and sound judgement under high‑pressure environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordinating departmental activities and building consensus across diverse groups.
• Demonstrated accountability, addressing issues directly and moving pragmatic, action‑focused solutions forward.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working model: minimum 40% in the office each month (50% for senior leaders), increasing to 50% from September for all staff and 60% for Directors and Executive Directors.
• Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance equal to eight times salary.
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. People or individuals with disabilities and long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit the role and individual needs, including part‑time and job sharing where applicable.