Senior Economist – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Requirements of the role

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 financial services.

The Economics Division is formed by a vibrant mix of backgrounds and works closely with colleagues across the FCA to ensure high-quality and effective choices across all aspects of FCA regulation.

We are seeking Economists for the following positions:

• Growth Strategic Research and Analysis (Strategic Economic Analysis – Growth and Markets Team)
• Risk and Rebalancing – Economic Strategy Team

Role responsibilities

Growth Strategic Research and Analysis

• Deliver High-Quality Research: Use advanced quantitative and qualitative methods—such as econometrics and causal inference—to uncover how regulation drives growth
• Turn Evidence into Action: Translate findings into clear, actionable insights for FCA seniors and the wider policy community, shaping choices that matter
• Influence Strategic Direction: Guide economic analysis on policy implications for growth, informing choices at the FCA’s most senior levels, including the Executive Committee and Board
• Champion Growth Strategy: Support and communicate the FCA’s Growth Strategy by contributing to speeches, parliamentary hearings, and major industry events

Risk Rebalancing Economics Strategy Team

• Own Key Risk Initiatives: Guide elements of the FCA’s work on Risk Rebalancing and Tolerable Failure by refining analytical frameworks and ensuring their effective use across the organisation
• Showcase Real-World Impact: Develop case studies that demonstrate how the framework applies to authorisation, supervision, and enforcement, influencing critical regulatory choices
• Drive Adoption and Understanding: Champion the rollout of the Analytical Framework internally and externally through briefings, guidance, and consistent implementation across teams
• Innovate for the Future: Contribute to systems-thinking projects and explore AI-driven solutions to enhance economic insight and regulatory effectiveness

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