Register Your Interest - Level 6 AI/Machine Learning Degree Apprenticeship 2027

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

On-site fitness centre (London)

Free eye tests

Subsidised restaurant

Interest-free season ticket loans

Career and family leave

Job summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in London offers a Level 6 Machine Learning Apprenticeship designed to develop practical skills in AI, data analysis and machine learning within our Data Technology and Innovation teams. The programme prepares you for data science roles in a public-sector context.

As an AI/Machine Learning Apprentice, you will contribute to model development, data preparation, feature engineering and governance, while collaborating with stakeholders and balancing

Qualifications

• 2 A-Levels or equivalent at grade C or above.
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4/C or higher.
• At least one of: STEM A-Level, Level 4+ technical apprenticeship, 2+ years of technical industry experience, or demonstrable coding/data interest.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and testing of machine learning and predictive models under guidance.
• Prepare and understand data for analysis, including cleaning and validation.
• Assist with feature engineering, model evaluation and monitoring.
• Apply responsible AI, ethics and governance principles throughout development.
• Translate analytical challenges into data‑driven solutions with stakeholders.
• Document work clearly for transparency and reproducibility.
• Participate in agile delivery of data and analytics work.

Education

2 A-Levels or equivalent

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

STEM A-Level or Level 4+ technical apprenticeship

2+ years industry experience in technical role

Demonstrable interest in coding or data projects

Job description

The Level 6 Machine Learning Apprenticeship Programme aims to prepare you for a career in data-driven regulation. This role is designed for an apprentice to further develop practical skills in artificial intelligence, data analysis and machine learning while supporting our Data Technology and Innovation teams to use data and technology to improve decision making, insight and operational efficiency.

To apply for this programme, you will need to have:

• 2 A-Levels or equivalent at grade C
• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 4 (C) – 9 (A) including Maths and English

And at least one of the following:

• An A-Level in a STEM subject (e.g., maths, science, computing)
• A Level 4+ technical apprenticeship (e.g., software engineering, DevOps, data engineering, data analyst or similar coding-based programme)
• 2+ years industry experience in a technical role involving programming, software development or data analysis
• A demonstrable interest in coding or data, supported by personal or academic projects

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready for roles across the FCA’s Data, Digital and Technology teams as a data science professional.

Key Responsibilities

As an AI/Machine Learning Apprentice, you will:

• Support the development and testing of machine learning and predictive models, helping with model build activities under guidance, contributing to experimentation, and testing outputs to ensure models meet agreed objectives
• Prepare, explore and understand data for analysis and modelling, including supporting data collection, cleaning and validation, and carrying out exploratory data analysis to assess data quality, structure and suitability
• Assist with feature engineering, model evaluation and performance monitoring by helping to identify relevant features, assess model performance, and support ongoing checks to ensure models remain accurate and reliable over time
• Apply responsible AI, ethics and governance principles throughout model development, working in line with established policies and standards and building understanding of ethical, legal and regulatory considerations, particularly in a public sector context
• Work with stakeholders to understand analytical challenges and help translate them into data‑driven solutions, including supporting discussions with colleagues and business users, clarifying requirements, and helping shape appropriate analytical approaches
• Document your work clearly and consistently, including data sources, assumptions, modelling decisions, limitations and outcomes, so that analysis is transparent, reproducible and accessible to others
• Contribute to the collaborative, agile delivery of data and analytics work by actively participating in team meetings, sprint activities and knowledge sharing, working effectively with colleagues, and balancing delivery tasks alongside apprenticeship learning requirements

You’ll Benefit From

• Formal learning aligned to your apprenticeship programme
• Bespoke induction and training
• Networking opportunities
• Social events with your apprenticeship cohort
• Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business

What We Look For

We are looking for candidates who are curious and motivated to develop in a professional environment. Your ability to build relationships at all levels will help you thrive in a role here.

For this L6 apprenticeship, we are looking for individuals with a passion for programming in addition to the academic/work-based requirements listed above.

Our colleagues are from a wide range of backgrounds; you’ll learn and develop your skills through working in a team alongside experienced colleagues.

What We Offer

• Rewarding work environment and flexible working options
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and support
• Career and family leave
• Non-contributory pension
• Charity and volunteering initiatives
• Minimum of 25 days’ holiday
• Sports and social clubs
• Subsidised on‑site fitness centre (London only)
• Free eye tests
• Subsidised restaurant
• Interest‑free season ticket loans

Deadline: Ongoing

Job Type:

Degree Apprenticeship

Job Roles:

Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Computer Science

Locations:

London

About Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

The economy affects us all. When it functions poorly, the results can be devastating. That’s why we at the FCA make sure that UK financial markets remain honest, fair and effective. It’s about ensuring firms and businesses behave responsibly, so that consumers everywhere can get a fair deal.

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