Data Scientist, Consumer Intelligence & Analytics

Financial Conduct Authority; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave per year

Office presence in London/Leeds/Edinb.

Pension 8–12%

Private healthcare

Volunteering hours

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Financial Conduct Authority in London is seeking a Data Scientist to develop advanced models and dashboards across consumer and market datasets. The role focuses on identifying risks and consumer harms, delivering insights to regulatory decision-making and shaping UK finance regulation.

The role requires strong Python/SQL, statistical modelling and experience building scalable analytical solutions, with collaboration across stakeholders and governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience applying statistical analysis and data science techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Experience analysing and interpreting large datasets using Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Experience developing dashboards, visualisations and analytical reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing advanced analytical models using consumer and market datasets to identify emerging risks and signals.
• Designing, testing and deploying scalable analytical solutions to improve efficiency and impact of consumer intelligence activities.
• Automating analytical processes and data workflows to reduce manual effort and increase team effectiveness.
• Building and maintaining analytical products, dashboards and tools that support evidence-based decision-making.
• Evaluating, validating and maintaining robust, explainable analytical methodologies for regulatory use.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business problems and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Communicating impact and value through presentations, reports and stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting data governance, protection and compliance activities in line with governance standards.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Python & SQL

Dashboards & reports

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Financial Conduct Authority in London is seeking a Data Scientist to develop advanced models and dashboards across consumer and market datasets. The role focuses on identifying risks and consumer harms, delivering insights to regulatory decision-making and shaping UK finance regulation.

The role requires strong Python/SQL, statistical modelling and experience building scalable analytical solutions, with collaboration across stakeholders and governance compliance.