Market Analyst in Kennington

Job Title: Market Analyst Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)Department: Market Analysis and Policy, Buy-Side DirectorateSalary: 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 – RegulatoryYour external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via must be submitted through our online portal.
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Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and teamWe 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.Role responsibilitiesHelp 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 UKTurn data and intelligence into meaningful insight, identifying emerging risks and opportunities to inform strategic decisions and deliver positive regulatory outcomesBuild expertise in the asset management sector and wider market environment, using your knowledge to support effective supervision and contribute to the FCA’s regulatory prioritiesCollaborate across teams to identify, assess and escalate emerging risks, supporting proactive action and helping the FCA respond confidently to a changing market landscapeCreate clear, impactful briefings, reports and presentations that enable informed decision-making, improve stakeholder involvement and influence key regulatory discussionsPromote innovative, data-led approaches that enhance regulatory effectiveness, helping deliver smarter oversight and better outcomes for firms, markets and millions of consumersSkills requiredMinimum:Prior experience in Industry, consultancy or regulatory within the asset management or related sectorsPrior experience in reviewing data from various sources, making sound judgements supported by evidence and presenting key points and recommendations to stakeholdersPrior experience of handling risk processesEssential: Keen interest in data and analytics, with experience using R, SQL and Python to generate insights and support decision-makingAbility to work effectively both on their own and collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes and achieve shared goalsExperience in building and managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levelsDemonstrated project management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and deliver results within agreed timelinesGood understanding of the wider wholesale market and the environment in which the asset management industry operatesSolid organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks efficientlyHighly developed writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and professional documentation and reportsPrior experience of handling risk processesBenefits25 days annual leave plus