Senior Researcher Financial Live Survey

Job Title:Financial Lives Survey Senior Research Manager & AnalystDivision: Cross-Cutting Policy & StrategyDepartment: Cross-Cutting Response Research & ContractsSalary:National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 71200 and London from 57700 to 78300(salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Senior Associate RegulatoryYour recruitment contact isSartaj Deol via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.About the FCA and teamWe regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. Strategy Policy and Competition (SPC) oversees firms and individuals (supervision) creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition).Sitting in Cross-Cutting Policy & Strategy (CCPS) directorate the FCAs Market Research team provides vital consumer firm and stakeholder insights that support regulatory decisions. They deliver the Financial Lives survey a key nationally representative study tracking UK consumer attitudes behaviours and financial experiences.The team also conducts bespoke surveys for other areas of the FCA collaborates with third-party data providers and ensures research insights are embedded across the organisation. Their work informs policy identifies emerging issues and measures regulatory impact this includes helping to keep the consumer voice and the views of financial services firms central to financial play a key role in shaping the FCAs regulatory approach by providing data-driven insightsRole responsibilitiesWorking across multiple workstreams for the Financial Lives survey (FLS) within a high-performing team i.e. questionnaire development survey script testing sampling and recruitment data tables specification weighting analysis and reportingProducing slide deck reports for some of the retail financial sectors and cross-sector topics covered by the survey including through engagement with subject matter experts across the FCAResponsibility for working closely with a supplier to co-author the FLS main report and shorter topic-specific reportsSupport the teams wider work on ad hoc surveys and qualitative research including through use of your knowledge of FLS. You will manage some smaller ad hoc projects.Skills requiredMinimum:Prior experience in market research at the FCA or with another a regulator a government body academia or a market research agencyDemonstratable knowledge of a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies with the ability to analyse and present survey results effectivelyPrior experience writing research reports to publication standard utilising excellent communication skillsEssential:Broad understanding of the retail sectors within the financial services industry and the regulatory environment in which it operatesExperience of research in specific retail financial sectors or a demonstrable ability to upskill quickly. Sector experience of particular interest to us relates to pensions consumer investments and/ or financial adviceHigh attention to detail with the ability and willingness to follow processes that ensure the quality and consistency of work across the teamEffective at planning and prioritisation to deliver high quality outputs to deadlinesBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model with up to 60% remote workNon-contributory pension (812% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our values and cultureOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one thats 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 approachWere 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 cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.Useful information and timelinesTimeline:Job advert close: 11th November at 23:59pmCV Review/Shortlist: 13th NovemberFirst Interview: Commencing 20th NovemberSecond round shortlist: 27th NovemberSecond Interview 20-minute presentation: Commencing 5th DecemberYour 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Arm,Machine Learning,AI,C/C++,R,Clinical Trials,Experience Administering Injections,Research Experience,Research & Development,Assembly,Semantic Web,Vulnerability Research Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 52400 - 71200