Senior Market Analyst

Division: Supervision, Policy and Competition

Department: Market Analysis and Policy, Buy‑Side Directorate

Team: Asset Management Sector Team

Location: Edinburgh and Leeds (National) or London

Salary: £53,800 to £71,600 (National) or £59,200 to £78,000 (London) per annum, based on skills and experience.

Role grade: Senior Associate, Regulatory

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Buy‑Side market strategy lifecycle, risk processes and harm mitigation workstreams, enabling better regulatory outcomes and making a tangible difference to market integrity and consumer protection.
• Transform data into insight by gathering and analysing intelligence to identify key risks and opportunities in the Buyside sector and supporting evidence‑based, strategic decision‑making.
• Apply market knowledge by developing a solid understanding of the asset‑management landscape, distribution channels and wider macroeconomic and operational trends, to influence how firms are supervised and supported.
• Spot and prioritise emerging risks by identifying, tracking and escalating key directorate risks and contributing to forums such as the Firm and Fund Forum, ensuring proactive responses to evolving market challenges.
• Support communication by producing high‑quality reports, briefings, speeches and presentations for internal and external audiences to improve stakeholder engagement and support senior decision‑making.
• Enhance regulatory effectiveness through data by exploring innovative ways to use data to refine and improve regulatory focus, leading to smarter, more targeted oversight across the sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Prior experience in industry, consultancy or regulatory within the asset‑management or related sectors.
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing asset‑management sector data from various sources, making sound judgments supported by evidence and presenting key points and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Prior experience handling risk processes.
• Essential: Interest in data, including experience using programming languages R, SQL, and Python.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively to meet goals.
• Prior experience managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in project management.
• Good knowledge of the wider wholesale market in which the asset‑management sector operates.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently on key tasks.
• Strong written language skills.

Security Clearance: SC level required for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Non‑contributory pension (8–12% based on age) and life assurance at eight times salary.
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• Hybrid model with a minimum of 40% office presence per month, increasing to 50% for senior leaders.
• Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

EEO and Diversity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that is free from discrimination and bias. We celebrate differences and support colleagues to deliver at their best. If you require adjustments due to a disability or condition, please let your recruiter know for tailored support. We welcome diverse working styles and offer flexible solutions such as part‑time and job sharing where applicable.