Overview
In this role you will conduct strategic analysis of financial crime threats to support senior decision-makers. You will contextualise diverse intelligence sources, identify emerging risks, and produce strategic assessments for internal and external audiences. The role supports cross‑functional work to enhance threat understanding and inform prioritisation. You will contribute to the FCA’s objective to prevent financial crime and protect market integrity, in a team shaping intelligence-led decisions.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid model with minimum office time
- Non-contributory pension and life assurance
- Private healthcare and income protection
- Paid volunteering
- Flexible benefits scheme
Responsibilities
- Conduct strategic analysis of internal and external threats to support informed decision‑making for FCA seniors
- Contextualise and summarise diverse intelligence sources for analysis
- Identify emerging threats to guide strategic and tactical prioritisation
- Develop and deliver strategic assessments and intelligence reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Generate and gather all‑source intelligence on financial crime threats (money laundering, fraud, AI, digital assets, sanctions evasion) affecting UK financial services
- Create high‑quality analytical products tailored to diverse audiences and formats
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance threat understanding and share methodologies
- Build and maintain proactive relationships with the analytical community and explore multi‑agency threat assessments
Key requirements
- Minimum SC clearance (DV clearance advantageous)
- Experience analysing complex intelligence from diverse sources and producing strategic intelligence assessments
- Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Essential: strong written and verbal communication, proficient in Microsoft packages
- Understanding of the digital assets sector and relevant economic crime threats
- Ability to deliver analytical insights across grades
- Experience working in cross‑functional teams to deliver intelligence‑led projects
- Knowledge of UK economic crime landscape and national priorities
- Knowledge of National Intelligence Model principles and intelligence sharing frameworks
- Understanding of UK government, law enforcement, regulatory and private sector structures
- Understanding of PHIA Common Analytical Standards
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Microsoft packages
- Understanding of digital assets and economic crime threats
- Knowledge of National Intelligence Model principles
Strategic Assessment Intelligence Analyst – FTC until 31/03/28 in London employer: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The FCA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the financial services industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, a diverse and inclusive culture, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and generous leave, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and collaboration in our Edinburgh, Leeds, and London offices. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and integrity while shaping the future of UK finance.
Contact Details:
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Recruitment Team
