Business Data Analyst – Data Acquisition and Insights

Financial Conduct Authority Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers Requirements of the role About The FCA And Team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Regular Collections Team plays a key role in how the FCA create new (and improve existing) data reporting requirements for firms. They provide advice and support to regulatory colleagues and work with data and technology SMEs. The team own and are advocates for the FCA’s data collection framework, ensuring that the FCA gets the data it needs to meet its objectives whilst ensuring that the burden on firms is proportionate. Role Responsibilities • Collaborate across the FCA to improve regular data collections, strengthening regulatory decisions and delivering better outcomes for consumers • Analyse and prioritise data change requests, turning complex needs into clear use cases that enable timely, effective supervision • Engage with stakeholders to understand processes and needs, building shared understanding to co-create practical, proportionate data solutions • Apply data and business analysis techniques to investigate data and process issues, identifying root causes and improving data quality and reliability • Provide trusted advice and support to colleagues, resolving data acquisition challenges and enabling teams to deliver their work with clarity • Develop end-to-end knowledge of FCA data flows, connecting collection, governance and use to support a more joined-up organisation • Contribute to the FCA’s data-led transformation, influencing how data from c.35,000 firms is used to protect millions of UK consumers • Build a distinctive blend of data, analysis and stakeholder skills, broadening career opportunities and supporting future leadership roles View on member website View Location London, Leeds, Edinburgh Contract type Full time, Permanent Profession Business analyst, Data, Insights Working pattern Flexible working, Hybrid Closing Date 13/01/2026