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Markets Data Scientist

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fca logoFca · London, UK
Part-timeHybrid4d ago
ETLFeature EngineeringMachine LearningPandasPySparkPython
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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 and sector risks through flow and exposure data
  • Leading analysis on diverse and stimulating issues, empowering market abuse, policy and supervisory teams to make informed, timely decisions whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of markets and financial products
  • Supporting colleagues and growing your technical skills to impactful challenges and play a key role in shaping how data are harnessed to monitor and supervise firms and markets
  • Skills required
  • Minimum:
  • Demonstrable and advanced data science and engineering experience within a financial markets context, able to design efficient SQL (Redshift) and Python code for complex ETL pipelines and feature engineering
  • Substantial experience with joining, analysing, manipulating commercial and regulatory data for visualisation (Tableau) and apps
  • Demonstrable experience in utilising data analytics tools and libraries (Pandas, PySpark, etc)
  • Essential:
  • Understanding of financial markets
  • Experience in applying machine learning techniques to market data
  • Experienced in developing user-friendly analytical products, e.g self-service tools, or web applications
  • Ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysNon-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 annuallyHybrid 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)A 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 and 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 timelinesTimeline:JoHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

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 riley.fox@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. 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.

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