Data Governance Specialist – 12 Month FTC

Financial Conduct Authority Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers Requirements of the role 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 Market Oversight Directorate oversees conduct in UK primary and secondary markets through the listing, prospectus, and market abuse regimes, aiming to promote trusted, orderly, and efficient markets via its four departments: Listing, Primary Market Oversight, Secondary Market Oversight, and Market Oversight Data & Intelligence. The Market Oversight Data and Intelligence (MODI) Department, formed in 2024, drives data-led regulation by delivering specialist services, intelligence, and casework across UK markets, supporting innovation, insight, and effective oversight through advanced analytical and technical capabilities. Role Responsibilities • Implement and embed data quality best practices to ensure accuracy and reliability in regulatory datasets, strengthening compliance and stakeholder trust • Perform targeted data analysis to identify root causes of data issues, enabling timely remediation and reducing operational risk • Develop and maintain robust data management processes using industry governance standards to enhance resilience and data integrity • Design and sustain data quality frameworks for monitoring and control, empowering strategic decision-making with reliable insights • Produce actionable MI and benchmarking reports that highlight performance and trends, driving continuous improvement and competitive advantage • Collaborate with internal teams and external regulators to address shared data challenges, promoting a unified approach to supervision and policy development • Build automated dashboards and monitoring tools with Python, SQL, and Tableau to detect anomalies and trigger real-time remediation workflows, increasing efficiency View on member website View Location London, Leeds, Edinburgh Contract type Contract, Fixed term, Full time Profession Data, Governance, Specialist Working pattern Flexible working, Hybrid Closing Date 29/11/2025