Lead Associate – Data Analyst

Requirements of the role

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The Technology, Resilience and Cyber department (TRC) sit within the Specialists Directorate. The department provides specialist expertise and thought leadership on the approach to embedding Operational Resilience in third party service providers that support the Financial Services industry.

We are looking for a Lead Data Analyst to provide leadership and technical expertise in how we use data to support the supervisory oversight of Critical Third Parties and provide analytical expertise to the Technology, Resilience and Cyber Department.

Under the Financial Services Markets Act (FSMA) 2023, the FCA will be taking on joint responsibility with the PRA and the Bank of England for overseeing the operational resilience of CTPs. This is a high-profile area of work that is central to the FCA’s strategic commitment to minimise the impact of operational disruptions on the financial services industry and advance our secondary objective by contributing to a more stable financial system.

What will you be doing?

Support supervisory oversight of Critical Third Parties (CTPs) and operational resilience of regulated firms through data insights on firms, business models, incidents and resilience

Manage a data analyst, including work allocation, coaching and guidance

Conduct analysis and make recommendations to HM Treasury on which third parties should be designated as CTPs

Enhance data use to generate insights, tools and analysis that support effective CTP oversight

Guide the production of Management Information reports on CTP oversight for senior audiences and stakeholders

Contribute to strategy development, training and departmental capabilities, including deputising for the team manager

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