FCA
Financial Services
MarketsDataScientist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.
“Markets Data Scientist at FCA. Skills: Data science, Data engineering, Machine learning, Data visualisation. Lead optimisation of pipelines. Transform records into datasets”
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Risk analysis
SC Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced data science experience, Advanced data engineering experience, Financial markets context, Design efficient SQL code, Design efficient Python code, Complex ETL pipelines, Feature engineering, Joining commercial data, Analysing commercial data, Manipulating commercial data, Joining regulatory data, Analysing regulatory data, Manipulating regulatory data, Visualisation, Pandas, PySpark, Understanding of financial markets, Machine learning techniques, Market data, Developing analytical products, Self-service tools, Web applications, Engage with stakeholders, SC Clearance required
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Lead optimisation of pipelines
Transform records into datasets
Own design of dashboards
Own design of web apps
Build understanding of risks
Lead analysis on issues
Empower teams to make decisions
Grow technical skills
Harness data to monitor firms
Harness data to supervise firms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Stakeholders; Supervisory teams; Policy teams; Market abuse teams; Colleagues
Full Job Description
**Job title:** Markets Data Scientist **Division:** Enforcement & Market Oversight **Department:** Market Oversight, Data & Intelligence * **Salary:** National (Edinburgh & Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £78,000 and London ranging from £66,600 to £86,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) * **This role is graded as:** Lead Associate – Regulatory * **Your recruitment contact is** Riley Fox at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) \- Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. ** _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 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. Sitting within the Market Oversight Directorate, 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_** * Leading the optimisation of high-performance pipelines of trading and position data, transforming millions of daily records into model‑ready datasets for risk and market analysis * Owning the design and insights from interactive dashboards and web apps, turning unique regulatory markets data into system-wide views across fixed income, commodities, FX and equities helping stakeholders build a detailed understanding firm an
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