Data Acquisition Lead

Data Acquisition Lead

Division: Data, Technology & Innovation
Department: Data Strategy & Services

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 - £73,700 and London from £64,900 to £81,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory

• Your recruitment contact is Sonika via [email protected]. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

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 finance services. 

The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Data Strategy and Services department provides central data services through the Data Front Door, setting best practice and supporting the organisation to acquire data, resolve data issues, and effectively manage their data.

Role responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the team’s workload, including prioritising, allocating, supporting, and reviewing tasks.

• Provide people management, including mentoring and coaching associates and contractors as needed.

• Enable continuous improvement of data collection documents, tools and artefacts to support self-service and delivery that meets high quality expectations.

• Lead evaluation of complex, high-profile data collection projects and proposals against expectations, ensuring robust analysis and recommendations.

• Communicate data collection expectations and available support across the organisation, building strong stakeholder relationships.

• Gain deep understanding of data management across the FCA, contributing to transformation and process optimisation

Skills required

Minimum:

• Extensive experience in data-related roles demonstrating ability to interpret data, apply logical reasoning and use problem-solving skills to address complex issues

• Experience of people management and responsibility for team or project delivery

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence diverse stakeholders

Essential:

• Strong numerical and logical reasoning, with the ability to understand data or process challenges, and propose improvements.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving mindset, capable of breaking down complex issues and developing effective solutions.

• High attention to detail and ability to document data requirements, ensuring accuracy in insights, processes and compliance with relevant regulations

• Data analysis skills including Advanced Excel and basic to intermediate SQL, as well as being comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.
 
 

Disability confident: our hiring approach
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes  we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.
 
 

Useful information and timelines

Timeline:

• Job advert close: 14 December at 11:59pm

• CV Review/Shortlist: 16 December

• First Interview: w/c 5 January

• 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.