Intelligence Data and Detection Analyst (12-month FTC)

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Job Specifications

Financial Conduct Authority

Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers

Requirements of the role

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 UK finance services.

The Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) division plays a vital role in upholding market integrity by monitoring markets, supporting the UK Listing Authority and investigating misconduct using a full range of legal and regulatory powers. Within EMO, the Specialist Intelligence Department (SID) is central to the FCA’s efforts to combat economic crime, providing expert intelligence support across the organisation—from Authorisations to Supervision and Enforcement. SID also works closely with law enforcement and international partners, shaping joint campaigns and contributing to wider economic crime policy.

The department is committed to using intelligence to deliver strong regulatory outcomes and public confidence. Its Data Exploitation Team applies advanced analytics and data-led strategies to detect and reduce financial crime. A unique opportunity has arisen for an analyst to join SID for 12 months, contributing to the development of intelligence on misconduct and economic crime and helping to drive impactful, intelligence-led regulation.

What will you be doing?

Conducting data analysis to identify insights that highlight harm or misconduct in regulated firms or through the abuse of financial services
Sourcing, aggregating and analysing relevant datasets to generate indicators of potential harm or misconduct
Producing data-led intelligence packages that enable timely action, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to share and refine insights
Developing, refining and documenting analytical methodologies to improve capability, accuracy and efficiency based on ongoing feedback
Contributing to a collaborative team environment by sharing ideas, peer reviewing others’ work and enhancing analytical techniques
Supporting departmental needs, including through the development of management information, knowledge sharing initiatives, training and mentoring early career colleagues

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Location

London, Leeds, Edinburgh

Contract type

Contract, Fixed term

Profession

Analyst, Data, Financial Services, Intelligence

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

22/11/2025

About the Company

Established in 2014, the UK Regulators Network (UKRN) continues to enable effective co-operation between regulators on important issues. With a credible culture of collaboration and learning, UKRN encourages greater efficiency and improved outcomes for consumers, businesses, and the economy, exploring cross-cutting issues and building better ways of working. For our latest news, please visit www.ukrn.org.uk To get in touch with us, please email: UKRN@caa.co.uk Know more

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