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Senior Data Scientist - Markets

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fca logoFca · London, UK
Part-timeHybridToday
Data AnalysisETLFeature EngineeringMachine LearningPythonSQL
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Responsibilities

  • Design and build high performance pipelines of trading data, transforming millions of daily records into model-ready datasets for risk and market analysis
  • Own and evolve interactive web apps and dashboards, turning unique regulatory markets data into insights across equities, fixed income, commodities, and FX, helping supervisors build a detailed understanding of firms' and exposures
  • Conduct analyses on diverse and stimulating issues, empowering policy and supervisory teams to make informed, timely decisions whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of markets and financial products
  • Apply your technical skills to impactful challenges and play a key role in shaping how data are harnessed to supervise firms and markets
  • Skills required:
  • Minimum:
  • Demonstrable data engineering experience within a financial markets context, able to design efficient SQL (Redshift) and Python code for complex ETL pipelines and feature engineering
  • Experience in developing user-friendly analytical products, e.g. dashboards, self-service tools, or streamlit apps
  • Demonstrable proficiency with tools and libraries for data analysis, including relevant Python libraries
  • Essential:
  • Deep understanding of financial markets
  • Experience applying machine learning techniques to market data
  • Prior experience in building and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions
  • Demonstrated capacity to work well with a wide range of stakeholders

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page .Our Values & CultureIf you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.Disability Confident: Our Hiring ApproachUseful Information and TimelineJob advert close: Wednesday 1st July at 23:59pmCV Review/Shortlist: Friday 3rd JulyCase Study Assessment: 9th - 13th JulyInterview: w/c 20th JulyYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.Health insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Job title: Senior Data Scientist - Markets Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition Department: Market Analysis & Risk Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £64,000 and London from £59,200 to £70,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory Your Internal recruitment contact is Iona Magee via iona.magee@fca.org.uk . Your external recruitment contact is Tahir Khan via tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk . 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. SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). The Markets Directorates oversee wholesale banks, intermediaries, asset managers, market infrastructure and exchanges, amongst others, ensuring fair, transparent and resilient wholesale markets that support the effective functioning of the UK's financial system.

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