Data Team Manager – Digital Assets and Payments

Data Team Manager – Digital Assets and Payments

Location: London / Leeds / Edinburgh

Are you interested in managing a team that will help shape and deliver the future of the Payments and Digital Assets directorate at the FCA?

Do you want to work in the fast-paced and innovative world of digital assets / crypto and payments? We are seeking a motivated Data Manager to join the Cross-cutting Market Analysis and Strategy department in the Payments and Digital Assets Directorate.

The department plays an integral role in defining the FCA strategies for payments and digital assets / crypto, designing and implementing data strategies, managing risks through data, and engaging with external stakeholders. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence the digital assets / crypto and payments sectors and develop in-depth sector knowledge.

Responsibilities include:

• Line managing a team of data professionals and delivering projects through others
• Overseeing data ambitions and identifying new opportunities for data analysis and visualisation to support projects
• Designing and delivering data solutions to support FCA strategies, using proprietary and open-source tools
• Managing operational, governance, and lessons learned workstreams
• Presenting data outcomes clearly to stakeholders, including senior management, using visualisation techniques
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on data projects

What you will gain:

• Influence over FCA strategies for payments and digital assets / crypto
• Stakeholder management skills
• Management and leadership experience
• Contribution to a positive organizational culture

Core benefits include:

• 28 days holiday per year
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Non-contributory pension (8-12% of salary)
• Life assurance (eight times salary)
• Income protection

We support hybrid working, allowing up to 60% remote work.

Candidate requirements:

• Security Clearance (SC) or ability to obtain it
• Experience leading emerging technology projects in financial services
• Experience designing innovative data projects
• Knowledge of digital assets, payments, and e-money sectors
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder relationship management
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and lead teams

About the FCA:

The FCA regulates 50,000 firms to ensure fair, honest, and competitive markets, supporting economic stability and consumer protection.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We value inclusion and encourage applications from women, disabled, and minority ethnic candidates.

Application details:

• Closes on 1st July
• Interviews from w/c 8th July
• Contact Chhavi Bartaria or Jen Wishart for more information