Job Title: Senior Associate – Market Research M anager
Division : Supervision , Policy and Competition
Directorate: Cross Cutting Policy & Strategy
Department : Cross-Cutting Response, Research & Contracts
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £67,199 and London £59,200 to £73,799 per annum (Salary offered will b e based on skills and experience)
We are also advertising for a Research Specialist ( JR0022287 ). You can apply for both roles through one application . Please indicate in your supporting statement if you are interested in, and why you are suitable for, both roles .
About the FCA and the team
The FCA regulates the conduct of c 3 5 , 5 00 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 FCA’s Market Research team provides vital consumer insights that support regulatory decisions. They deliver the Financial Lives survey (FLS) – a key, nationally representative study tracking UK consumer s’ attitudes, behaviours and financial experiences.
The team also conducts bespoke surveys and qualitative research for other areas of the FCA, collaborates with third-party data providers and ensures consumer insights are embedded across the organisation.
Their work informs policy, identifies emerging issues and measures regulatory impact – helping to keep the consumer voice central to financial oversight.
The team also ma nages a smaller amount of firm research, inc ludin g res earch about the perce ptions firm s an d ot her sta kehol der s have of the FCA and how fir ms exper ience r egu latio n .
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 Timeline
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.
