Lead Associate Data Scientist – Consumer Data Science Unit

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 Advanced Analytics and Data Science Units (AA&DSUs) is a department within the Intelligence & Digital (I&D) division of Data, Technology & Innovation (DTI). Our mission in I&D is to drive digital innovation and deliver data solutions that benefit our colleagues, consumers, firms and markets.  

You will sit within the Consumer Data Science Unit (CDSU), one of 4 data science units in the department. We primarily help the FCA better understand issues with consumer access to and performance in core retail financial markets through using robust, accessible and large-scale datasets. Our team is multidisciplinary and combines deep technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to ensure that data-driven insights translate into real-world action.

What will you be doing?

Lead major work programmes, managing scope, timelines, risks and stakeholder engagement while supporting junior team members in delivering impactful outcomes

Apply technical expertise to conduct analysis, ensuring code and output quality through data science best practices to generate valuable insights for the organisation

Support professional growth by line-managing at least one individual, providing mentorship and fostering skill development within the team

Strengthen stakeholder relationships to promote the adoption of advanced analytics, integrating data-driven approaches across the FCA and shaping future projects

Contribute to departmental strategy, leading at least one cross-functional initiative to enhance efficiency, collaboration and innovation

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