Senior Intelligence Analyst
The role
The Intelligence Department is at the heart of the FCA’s efforts to prevent harm. We support all areas of the FCA with insight and information to help deliver the FCA agenda – especially around reducing and preventing serious harm. We work with a range of UK and overseas partners as part of an eco-system to tackle issues such as Fraud and Money Laundering which require a joined-up approach from regulators; business; government and the public. Staff in Intelligence come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of specialist skills and techniques. The work is hugely varied and fast paced and must be done to a tight set of security guidelines.
What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?
Proactively developing all-source intelligence to identify threats to the UK financial services sector from economic crime, including money laundering and sanction evasion through UK financial services.
Conducting proactive data analysis to generate new leads into instances of financial misconduct.
Managing the delivery of intelligence analysis to internal (and external) stakeholders by taking ownership of complex casework targeting individuals and firms posing a risk to consumer protection and UK market integrity.
Developing further intelligence leads generated by other parts of the Intelligence Team and the FCA.
Researching, preparing, and disseminating intelligence products (including profiles, reports (logs) and assessments) for both internal and external customers, appropriately handling and disseminating sensitive intelligence.
Working with other Intelligence teams to identify and exploit sensitive intelligence sources to better understand the threats of economic crime through UK financial services.
Sharing ideas, developing analytical techniques, peer reviewing others’ analytics work and acting as a collaborative team member.
What will the candidate get from the role?
Skills/Experience Required
We’re a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidate’s CV. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme.
Minimum
Ability to assess intelligence holistically and consider how leads fit into the bigger picture of economic crime and the UK financial landscape as well as the ability to identify where cases may raise strategic issues.
Proven experience of teamworking and collaborating well with others.
Experienced in stakeholder management of a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Established experience reviewing complex intelligence to reach conclusions and make judgements. Ability to present the outcome of that analysis clearly and effectively.
Desirable
Required Technical Skills:
Knowledge of legislation relevant to the specific role (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA), Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) etc.)
Established experience reviewing complex intelligence to reach conclusions and make judgements. Ability to present the outcome of that analysis clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Capability to manage a variety of competing tasks and issues (including matters of complexity and risk), prioritising appropriately and escalating where necessary.
Knowledge of the financial services sector and/or UK Economic Crime landscape, the National Intelligence Model and gateways and information sharing processes.
Familiar with the benefits of using open-source intelligence (OSINT)/ Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) material to aid intelligence gathering and knowledge, within the constraints of FCA open-source intelligence (OSINT) policy Required.
The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting.
Required Behavioural Skills:
Advocates the FCA, Enforcement Market Oversight and the FCA mission, operating for the benefit of consumers.
Work collaboratively as part of a team, valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, and working with other departments and divisions to minimise silos.
Open to learning, challenge and change, and be prepared to be flexible to new tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to exercise own judgements and defend those judgements where necessary and appropriate.
Desirable
Proficiency in storing, sharing, handling and using intelligence (including sensitive intelligence) effectively and securely, including managing records systems, tools and confidentiality.
Strong IT capabilities including the use of visualisation and analytical tools (i.e., i2 Analyst's Notebook (i2 ANB), Enterprise Insight Analysis (EIA) and Microsoft products) to deliver valued and understood outputs.
About the FCA
At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.
The FCA's Values & Diversity
Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.
As an inclusive employer, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. Please contact our recruiter if you wish to apply for this role on a flexible basis.
Useful Information
The FCA has a national role and is committed to a national footprint. This role can be based in London, Edinburgh & Leeds.
The FCA has London and National Pay ranges to reflect regional differences. The salary for this role will be:
London – up to £60,000 plus a competitive
benefits package
and non-contributory pension. The salary offered will be based on skills & experience
National (roles in Edinburgh & Leeds) – up to £55,000 plus a competitive
benefits package
and non-contributory pension. The salary offered will be based on skills & experience
The FCA supports hybrid working and you will be expected to work 40% of your time over a month, in our office. We will consider other flexible arrangements, for example part time working, and you can discuss this with the recruiter.
If you are interested learning more about the role, please contact Louise Nash on
Louise.Nash@fca.org.uk
Please note – Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.