Sustainable Finance Intelligence Associate

Sustainable Finance Intelligence Associate

Division – Sustainable Finance
Department – Sustainable Finance – Intelligence

Salary – Associate – Regulatory (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

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.

The Sustainable Finance Division develops and delivers the FCA’s sustainable finance strategy. We are seeking an individual to come in to the Sustainable Finance Intelligence Team, which monitors trends, conducts research, analysis and leads interventions in priority areas.

The team engages with external stakeholders and manages key committees, while working to enhance data-driven analysis and strategy across the division.

What will you be doing?

• This role focuses on data analysis and communication, supporting the Sustainable Finance Division in integrating sustainable finance considerations into the FCA’s policy and supervisory work
• You will develop proficiency in data services such as Refinitiv, Bloomberg and Morningstar while enhancing your ability to communicate data insights
• The role involves improving data usage, supporting colleagues in upskilling and contributing to wider intelligence gathering and analysis

What will you get from the role?

• Build subject-matter expertise on a range of sustainable finance issues, in a dynamic part of the FCA and a globally topical subject
• Develop transferrable data analysis skills and help influence the way the Division uses data
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the FCA and externally

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

• Experience in data analytics, distilling complex issues into clear, concise messages and communicating data insights effectively
• Experience in developing and managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally

Essential

• Ability to collaborate on cross-organisational projects
• Working effectively and inclusively as part of a team
• An interest in sustainable finance, with a proactive approach to learning about trends and issues
• Strong self-management skills to plan and progress work while adapting to shifting priorities
• Appetite to develop a knowledge of market trends, financial tools and investment strategies to inform decision-making

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 were the first in their family to attend university.

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: Associate – Regulatory
• Advert Closing Date: 25th June
• CV Review Date:  27/06
• Competency Based Interview: WC 30/06

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:  [email protected]

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