Business Data Analyst - Data Acquisition and Insights

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for financial services is seeking a Business Data Analyst to enhance data collections and support decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong business analysis skills, experience with data interpretation, and a proven ability to engage stakeholders. Responsibilities include analysing data requests, supporting data quality improvements, and contributing to the FCA’s data-led transformation. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various employee benefits including generous leave and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

Non-contributory pension (8–12%)

Private healthcare with Bupa

35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in business analysis and change projects.
• Experience in data-related roles with problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to improve data collections.
• Analyse and prioritise data change requests.
• Engage with stakeholders to build understanding.
• Apply analysis techniques to identify data issues.
• Provide support to resolve data acquisition challenges.
• Develop end-to-end knowledge of FCA data flows.
• Contribute to FCA's data-led transformation.
• Build a blend of data and stakeholder skills.

Skills

Business analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

Data visualization (Tableau preferred)

Agile methodology

Job description

Job Title: Business Data Analyst – Data Acquisition and Insights
Department: Data Strategy and Services
Division: Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI)

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £53,700 and London £47,300 to £59,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Associate Level 8 – Regulatory

• Your recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [e-mail]. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About the FCA and team

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 Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Regular Collections Team plays a key role in how the FCA create new (and improve existing) data reporting requirements for firms. They provide advice and support to regulatory colleagues and work with data and technology SMEs. The team own and are advocates for the FCA’s data collection framework, ensuring that the FCA gets the data it needs to meet its objectives whilst ensuring that the burden on firms is proportionate.

Role responsibilities

• Collaborate across the FCA to improve regular data collections, strengthening regulatory decisions and delivering better outcomes for consumers

• Analyse and prioritise data change requests, turning complex needs into clear use cases that enable timely, effective supervision

• Engage with stakeholders to understand processes and needs, building shared understanding to co-create practical, proportionate data solutions

• Apply data and business analysis techniques to investigate data and process issues, identifying root causes and improving data quality and reliability

• Provide trusted advice and support to colleagues, resolving data acquisition challenges and enabling teams to deliver their work with clarity

• Develop end-to-end knowledge of FCA data flows, connecting collection, governance and use to support a more joined-up organisation

• Contribute to the FCA’s data-led transformation, influencing how data from c.35,000 firms is used to protect millions of UK consumers

• Build a distinctive blend of data, analysis and stakeholder skills, broadening career opportunities and supporting future leadership roles

Skills required

Minimum:

• Prior experience in business analysis and change projects, delivering outcomes and gathering data requirements for stakeholders

• Experience in data-related roles demonstrating ability to interpret data, apply logical reasoning and use problem-solving skills to address complex issues

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, building relationships, and clearly communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience with core business tools and data analysis, including advanced Excel, SQL, Python, and data visualisation (Tableau preferred)

• Analytical, numerical and data literate, being comfortable with quantitative concepts, data validation and understanding of data management activities that support data analysis

• Accuracy and attention to detail, in analysis and communications with the ability to produce concise written and visual outputs

• Ability to understand and document data requirements, including user and data needs, processes, and flows

• Locate and access data using different channels and carry out analysis to identify issues, spot trends and arrive at a logical conclusion to support for data users and stakeholders

• Experience working in agile environments, embracing flexibility and supporting iterative delivery throughout the project lifecycle

• Collaborative approach, building trust and fostering inclusive teamwork to achieve shared goals

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively and keep stakeholders informed

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrating difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability confident: our hiring approach

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.

Useful information and timelines

Timeline:

• Job advert close: 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• CV Review/Shortlist: 14 January 2026

• Case Study & Interview: w/c 19 January 2026

• Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.