Strategic Assessment Intelligence Analyst

Financial Conduct Authority

. Conduct strategic analysis of internal and external threats across the financial crime landscape to support FCA senior decision-making .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £53,800 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in conducting strategic analysis of financial crime threats, producing intelligence assessments, and effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in collaborating across teams and understanding the UK financial services sector and economic crime landscape.

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Strategic Intelligence AssessmentsFinancial Crime AnalysisStakeholder Relationship ManagementMicrosoft ProficiencyNational Intelligence Model Application

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Hard Skills

Intelligence AnalysisData AnalysisThreat IdentificationAnalytical ReportingEvidence-Based ConclusionsHarm MitigationCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical Insights DeliveryUnderstanding of Economic Crime ThreatsApplication of PHIA Common Analytical Standards

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationAdaptabilityPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

SC ClearanceDV Clearance

Industry Keywords

Financial Services SectorUK Economic Crime LandscapeIntelligence Sharing FrameworksRegulatory StructuresLaw Enforcement Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct strategic analysis of internal and external threats across the financial crime landscape to support FCA senior decision-making
Contextualise and summarise intelligence from a wide range of sources
Identify emerging threats, risks and vulnerabilities to guide strategic and tactical prioritisation
Develop and deliver strategic assessments and intelligence reports for internal stakeholders
Adapt assessments for external partner awareness
Generate and gather all-source intelligence on money laundering, fraud, AI, digital assets, technological advancements and sanctions evasion affecting the UK financial services sector
Create high-quality analytical products for diverse audiences using appropriate formats and presentation styles
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance threat understanding, share methodologies and review analytical outputs
Build and maintain proactive relationships with the analytical community
Identify opportunities for multi-agency threat assessments with wider impacts across sectors, the UK and worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of SC clearance is required; DV clearance or willingness to undertake DV clearance is advantageous
Prior experience analysing complex intelligence and data from diverse sources to draw sound, evidence-based conclusions
Demonstrable ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Experience producing strategic intelligence assessments
Demonstrated experience managing internal stakeholder and external partner relationships
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft packages
Demonstrable understanding of the digital assets sector and relevant economic crime threats, including harm mitigation
Skilled in delivering analytical insights across grades
Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to deliver intelligence-led projects
Well-versed in the financial services sector and/or UK Economic Crime landscape, including current national priorities
Demonstrable application of National Intelligence Model principles and relevant intelligence and information sharing frameworks
Solid understanding of UK Government, Law Enforcement, Regulatory and private sector structures, functions and roles
Understanding and application of PHIA Common Analytical Standards
Willingness or ability to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model where Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) 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 designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable