Lead Economist

7 months ago

London, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Full time

Lead Economist - Strategic Economic Analysis

**Salary**: National ranging from £56,000 to £80,000 and London from £60,000 to £90,000

The team/ department

What you will be doing (the role)

This is a fast-paced job with tight deadlines and significant demands. You will need to be comfortable working under uncertainty and adapting quickly to new demands. In return, you will have the opportunity to influence how the FCA contributes to domestic and international debates on topical issues, interact directly with senior members, and manage the work of highly-skilled members of the team.

As part of your role, you will build and manage various relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and act as an advocate for the Economics Division - seeking out ways to develop and share your economic knowledge.

You may have line manager responsibilities, and you will be responsible for leading and developing more junior members of the team. You will work closely with the manager of your team and technical specialists on overall team delivery and development.

What you will get from the role

You will have a rare opportunity to understand and shape the workings of the financial sector at a time of considerable change. You will enjoy a unique aerial view of the financial services industry, with the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference.

You will have the opportunity to work with and influence senior decision takers, both internally and externally to the FCA.

You will be part of a thriving economics profession at the FCA, with links to the wider Government Economic Service and beyond and enjoy a stimulating environment with a range of opportunities for professional and personal development. You will join a multicultural community of economists, econometricians, behavioural scientists and data scientists, with opportunities to attend academic and industry conferences.

The value we place in our people is reflected in an attractive package of salary and benefits, and extensive development opportunities, as well as development in financial services and broader professional skills.

Core benefits that you will receive as standard are:
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays- Private healthcare with Bupa- A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)- Life assurance of eight times your basic salary- Income protection

We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations.

The skills and experience you will have

Minimum- A degree in economics, finance, data science or related discipline, with significant relevant professional economic experience- Knowledge of wholesale and/or retail markets gained through professional experience or academic studies. An understanding of financial stability and macroeconomic issues and trends would also be beneficial- Experience of producing, delivering and overseeing high-quality strategic economic research projects and analysis, both independently and through leveraging the expertise of others

Essential- Proven ability to manage a project portfolio, including experience of planning, prioritising and allocating work within the team, considering resources. Experience of managing upwards, considering risks and demonstrating good judgement- Strong drafting skills with the ability to deliver a clear and impactful message- Experience of providing high-quality economic advice on regulation and/or public Strong analytical and quantitative skills to lead on strategy-focused analysis on financial markets- Experience in building and managing multiple working relationships with internal and external stakeholders- Ability to lead delivery in a fast-moving environment, maintaining pace and quality of delivery while juggling multiple projects at the same time- To be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty and an ability to prioritise- Well-developed communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex issues accurately and concisely for senior management, both orally and in writing

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found

here.

The FCA's Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. 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.

Flexible working

Multi-location

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