Intelligence Analyst - 9 Month FTC

Financial Conduct Authority; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body seeks an Intelligence Analyst for a 9-month fixed term contract in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will develop intelligence to combat organized crime affecting the financial sector. This role requires experience in intelligence analysis and offers opportunities for collaboration in a diverse, mission-focused environment. The salary is competitive with hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory pension of at least 8%

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of applying intelligence analysis techniques to support decision-making.
• Experience of conducting targeted research and collection.
• Understanding of the UK economic crime landscape.

Responsibilities

• Developing all-source intelligence to identify threats to the UK financial services sector.
• Conducting data analysis to generate new leads for financial misconduct.
• Collaborating across Intelligence teams for analysis and ideas.

Skills

Intelligence analysis techniques

Research and collection

Complex intelligence interpretation

Use of OSINT and SOCMINT tools

Risk management with sound judgement

Collaboration and inclusion

Job description

Overview

Intelligence Analyst (9 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Division – Enforcement & Market Oversight

Department - Enforcement and Intelligence Support Services

Team – Specialist Intelligence

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £50,266 and London from £47,300 to £55,166 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. About the FCA.

Join the FCA’s Intelligence Department – Driving Positive Change through Insight and Collaboration. We’re a dynamic, purpose-driven team supporting the FCA’s mission to reduce and prevent serious harm. By sharing critical intelligence across the organisation, we empower better decision-making and meaningful action. Our work connects the dots across UK and global partners, tackling complex challenges like fraud and money laundering through collaboration, transparency and trust.

We welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds, valuing specialist skills and inclusive approaches. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment where integrity and discretion are key and your contributions create real impact

What will you be doing?

• Developing all-source intelligence to identify threats to the UK financial services sector from serious organised crime
• Conducting data analysis to generate new leads into instances of financial misconduct
• Leading the delivery of intelligence analysis by managing complex casework targeting individuals and firms posing risks to consumer protection and market integrity
• Advancing intelligence leads generated by other areas of the Intelligence Team and the Financial Conduct Authority
• Producing and disseminating intelligence products such as profiles, reports and assessments, while handling sensitive intelligence appropriately
• Collaborating across Intelligence teams to exploit sensitive sources, share ideas, develop analytical techniques and peer review colleagues’ work

What will you get from the role?

• You will collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders driving solutions against economic crime, gaining insights from across the regulatory and enforcement landscape
• Contribute to high-impact cases at the heart of the FCA’s mission, influencing outcomes on nationally significant priorities

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme)

Minimum

• Experience of applying intelligence analysis techniques in line with the intelligence cycle to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Experience of conducting targeted research and collection to develop subject profiles and inform stakeholder engagement
• Experience of producing intelligence outputs that support risk identification and enhance understanding of threats within financial services

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex intelligence and communicate clear, well-reasoned conclusions in both written and verbal formats to support decision-making
• Skilled in managing competing priorities and navigating risk and complexity with sound judgement and appropriate escalation
• Strong understanding of the UK economic crime landscape and financial services, with working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model and data-sharing protocols
• Proficient in using OSINT and SOCMINT tools to enhance intelligence insight, with awareness of ethical considerations and FCA guidance
• Committed to the FCA’s mission by contributing to a regulatory culture focused on public good and consumer protection
• Collaborative team member who values diverse perspectives, supports inclusion and works across departments to strengthen cohesion and remove barrier

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. 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.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee are women (4 in 8)

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for this role.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
• Life assurance
• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded – Associate – Regulatory
• SC Clearance is required for this role – you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting
• Advert Closing Date: Sunday 28th September
• CV Review/Shortlist: Tuesday 30th September
• Interviews: W/C 13th October

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.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.