Senior Competition Economist & Projects Lead

Financial Conduct Authority; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services regulator in London is looking for a Competition Economics Manager to lead high-profile projects ensuring financial markets work well for consumers. The successful candidate will have a strong background in economics, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead a collaborative team. This role offers a salary range of £79,300–£110,000 and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (up to 60% from home)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory pension of at least 8%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Opportunities for flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working as an economist in regulatory or academic settings.
• Experience in mentoring or supporting colleagues.
• Experience managing complex economic projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects to meet FCA objectives.
• Develop technical capabilities of the economics team.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management skills

Economics background

Ability to effectively delegate

Drafting and presenting skills

Objection handling skills

Education

Qualification in Economics at undergraduate level

Preferably a Masters level

Tools

Data Analytics

Access Control System

Data Analysis

Job description

A leading financial services regulator in London is looking for a Competition Economics Manager to lead high-profile projects ensuring financial markets work well for consumers. The successful candidate will have a strong background in economics, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead a collaborative team. This role offers a salary range of £79,300–£110,000 and hybrid working opportunities.