Financial Markets Expert

Financial Conduct Authority

. Lead the design and delivery of innovative, data-led monitoring identifying market-wide risks across UK wholesale markets .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £74,900 - £115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and practical understanding of financial markets, with expertise in risk management and the ability to produce high-quality analytical outputs. Capable of leading projects, influencing stakeholders, and communicating effectively on market risks and developments.

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Financial Market Risk ManagementAnalytical Output ProductionProject Management SkillsStakeholder InfluenceSC Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMarket Risk AssessmentFinancial Market KnowledgeRisk Management ExpertiseTrading Strategy AnalysisMarket Function AnalysisFixed Income KnowledgeEquity Market KnowledgeDerivatives Market KnowledgeCommodities Market Knowledge

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingPrioritisation SkillsJudgement Under PressureTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Check (SC) Clearance

Industry Keywords

UK Wholesale MarketsMarket-Wide RisksConsumer ProtectionMarket Health AssessmentFCA Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of innovative, data-led monitoring identifying market-wide risks across UK wholesale markets
Transform complex market data into clear insights and compelling visualisations
Shape the FCA’s understanding of emerging risks and inform strategic decision-making
Drive evidence-based recommendations through firm engagement, targeted analysis and influential publications
Lead real-time assessments of market health and respond to market events
Collaborate with firms and stakeholders to protect consumers and support orderly markets during uncertainty
Shape internal and external communications on market-wide risks and market functioning
Work with colleagues across the FCA on proactive thematic projects addressing complex market challenges
Contribute to protecting consumers and maintaining confidence in UK financial markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid analytical and practical understanding of financial markets
Financial market risk management experience
Significant knowledge of fixed income, equity, rates, derivatives or commodities markets
Prior experience of broad expertise across financial markets
Significant expertise and experience from a risk-taking or risk-management perspective in UK government bonds and Sterling derivative markets, energy markets, or metals markets
Prior experience producing strong analytical outputs using data and analysis to reach conclusions on risks related to trading strategies or market functions
Prior experience leading projects independently and delivering high-quality outputs on time
Ability to work at pace and under pressure, using sound judgement and escalating issues appropriately
Ability to manage competing priorities and several workstreams independently and as part of a team
Strong prioritisation and project management skills
Proven ability to impact and influence senior internal and external stakeholders
Clear and authoritative communication skills for senior audiences
Ability to articulate and synthesise market developments
Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior management, other regulators and FCA staff
SC Clearance is required; candidates must hold or obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Minimum of 50% of working time in the office each month across London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
Flexible benefits scheme
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable