Senior Systems Analyst

Senior Systems Analyst

Division – Market Oversight

Department – Market Oversight Data and Intelligence

Team – Data Engineering & Technology

Salary – National – ranging from £51,200 – £70,000 and London from £56,400 – £75,000 per annum

About the FCA

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

Market Oversight (MO) is responsible for overseeing primary and secondary market participants through the listing, prospectus, and market abuse regimes. Our mission is to promote conduct that supports trusted, orderly, and efficient markets.

The Market Oversight Data and Intelligence (MODI) department focuses on ensuring the provision of high-quality data and innovative technology across MO.

The role sits within the Data Engineering & Technology team (DET) that provides data engineering and technology services to MO and the wider FCA. DET comprises a team of specialists in software engineering, data science, platform management and big data.

The purpose of DET can be summarised as follows:

• Deliver insight to MO & the wider FCA through exploitation of MO Datasets

• Continue to be a leading Data Engineering and Science Team

• Support the strategic development and ensure the smooth operation of MO’s systems which includes Data Analytics platforms and CRM solutions

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Associate in DET you will be working with one of the largest, most comprehensive wholesale market datasets in Europe. Using latest cloud and big-data technologies, you will use data engineering and science techniques to deliver insights to market surveillance analysts where you own the process from reshaping the data, all the way to analysis output or dashboard production. Your work will enhance MO’s ability to understand and proactively monitor the UK’s Wholesale Markets through the following core activities of this role:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders to identify, analyse and document business requirements then working with colleagues to agree suitable solutions both new and for existing systems

• Support the ongoing development of our systems analysis approach and building capability within the department

• Assessing and triaging system issues, and liaising with colleagues and support teams, to address these through the full development lifecycle

• Developing key relationships within the FCA and other relevant outsourced providers to facilitate effective communication of issues and enhancements affecting the CRM solutions

• Working flexibly within the directorate to support overall objectives

What will you get from the role?

This is an intellectually challenging and varied role in one of the most high-profile and dynamic teams across the FCA. The role will give you the opportunity to develop your skills; contribute to forthcoming changes in our approach to market monitoring, market surveillance and develop an in-depth knowledge of financial markets and regulation. You’ll be supported by a team of experienced data and platform practitioners with many years of experience allowing you to upskill within a short period of time. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in MO’s technology activities and to take forward an ambitious agenda of change to improve our data and technology capabilities. You will have the opportunity work in an existing team with a proven delivery track record and strong reputation within the FCA.

You will also enjoy a unique insight into securities regulation in the UK at a time of change and work collaboratively to make a real impact.

MODI strongly believes in investing in its people, and you will have access and availability to undertake various training opportunities to upskill in data, technology and knowledge of financial markets.

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)

Minimum

• Proven experience of leading business/systems analysis workstreams, and personal experience of completion of analysis deliverables within Financial Services/ governmental or regulatory body

• Experience of supporting change on a Salesforce based CRM solution both through BAU and project mechanisms

• Experience of supporting business teams identify needs and translating into solutions

Essential

• A proactive thinker with strong influencing skills and knowing when to act on any key issues that require escalation/support

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assure a clear translation of business and system needs into functional outcomes

• Innovative thinker, challenging existing processes and seeking innovative solutions to business problems

• Understanding and experience of Data Management concepts and application of these to maintain an information set used internally and provided to the public

• Experience of agile and waterfall project lifecycles within a structured environment, with exposure to working with third-party application development partners

• A curious and proactive self-starter, experienced in taking the initiative working both alone, and collaborating across multiple teams, and doing so under pressure

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee are women.

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our role.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

• Private healthcare with Bupa 

• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

• Life assurance

• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements.  Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares.  We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory.

• Advert closing date: 27th January  

• Competency-based interview: W/C 3rd February 

Your 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. 

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact: 

• For internal applicants, please contact Melanie Dubock at [email protected]

• For external applicants, please contact Chhavi Bartaria at [email protected]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.