Lead Economist — Growth, Futures & Regulatory Strategy

Financial Conduct Authority; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial regulator in the UK seeks a Lead Economist for a 12-month fixed term contract in Edinburgh. The role involves establishing a research program, engaging with stakeholders, and guiding economic analysis that impacts growth. Candidates should have a degree in Economics, prior economic experience, and proven stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits include a hybrid working model, a non-contributory pension, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.

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 Economic experience, with a degree in Economics or with at least 50% of the modules in Economics.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to lead effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, developing impactful relationships and influencing decision makers.
• Proven experience guiding multiple complex pieces of analysis, ensuring risks are managed appropriately and timelines are stretching but achievable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate a multi-year academic research programme to close evidence gaps.
• Lead engagement with industry and academia to strengthen the FCA's evidence base.
• Guide economic analysis on policy choices impacting growth.

Skills

Prior Economic experience

Effective stakeholder engagement

Guiding complex analysis

Education

Degree in Economics

Job description

A national financial regulator in the UK seeks a Lead Economist for a 12-month fixed term contract in Edinburgh. The role involves establishing a research program, engaging with stakeholders, and guiding economic analysis that impacts growth. Candidates should have a degree in Economics, prior economic experience, and proven stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits include a hybrid working model, a non-contributory pension, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.