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Join the FCA's expanding Digital & Technology Hub in Leeds
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the UK’s financial services industry to protect consumers, ensure market integrity, and promote healthy competition. We work across every part of the financial system, from tackling financial crime to encouraging innovation, with one clear goal - to make markets work well for everyone.
About our team:
The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division powers the FCA’s vision to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator. We deliver a secure, agile and cost-effective technology ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and efficiency. By equipping our people with cutting-edge skills, we’re not just transforming technology - we’re redefining regulation. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.
Our modern, beautifully designed offices are located just moments from Leeds train station, placing you in the heart of the city’s vibrant business and cultural district. Whether you’re commuting from nearby or exploring what Leeds has to offer, you’ll be part of a workplace that balances professional purpose with a strong sense of community.
We’re proud to be building something long term here. With plans to double our Leeds-based workforce by 2030, there’s real momentum and opportunity to help shape how we work and grow together in this important second hub.
And yes, the coffee machine is as good as the ambitions we have - fuel for innovative ideas included!
Benefits that work for you
Paid parental leave
We offer equalised paid leave for all parents, providing up to 20 weeks of fully paid leave across maternity, partner (paternity), adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
Hybrid Working
We offer a Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work from any of our offices in Leeds, London and Edinburgh.
Competitive pension contributions
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Benefits that work for you
We offer a flexible benefits scheme, giving you an allowance to choose perks like private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance. The allowance varies by salary, age, and job level. Plus, enjoy 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
For a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.
Being part of a regulator that embraces transformation and values diverse perspectives felt like the right place to make an impact.
Be part of a team that builds best in class digital solutions, where we enable our colleagues to learn, grow professionally and work on cutting edge technology, whilst also adopting modern ways of working
I now manage a team of data professionals with a range of skills including programming, analysis and visualisation. Their task is to understand data needs and deliver insights to colleagues so they can do more, faster.
The flexible working options at the FCA enable me to work effectively whilst also achieving a work/life balance that supports my Wellbeing.
Stay connected
If there isn’t a role that’s right for you right now, you can still be part of our journey at a later date. Apply to our technology advert below and we will get in touch when suitable roles arise.
