Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship

At the FCA, we regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, promoting economic growth, and shaping the future of UK financial services. We’re looking for apprentices to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA. 

About the Programme  

The Data and Digital Apprenticeship programme at the FCA is designed to prepare you for a career in data-driven regulation. The primary role of a Data Analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. Data analysts are typically involved with managing, cleansing and aggregating data, and using a range of analytical techniques to generate insights from that data. In this role, you would work across a variety of projects, providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders. 

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready for roles across the FCA’s Data, Digital and Technology profession, including divisions such as Supervision, Policy & Competition and Data, Technology, and Innovation. 

The key responsibilities of a Data Analyst Apprentice will include:  

• Using a range of data systems to identify, extract and manage data 

• Collecting and compiling data from different sources and making links between the data  

• Delivering data management, cleansing and analysis of the FCA’s regulatory data to support our Data Publications 

• Administering data quality checks and record keeping to ensure our data management and analysis is high quality 

• Using a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data 

• Applying the tools and techniques for data analysis, data visualisation and presentation to assist production of dashboards and reports 

• Clearly communicating, both written and verbal, with team members and stakeholders 

• Play a supporting role in embedding effective Data Governance within the organisation 

• Play an active part in the development of data management processes 

• Add cases and run reports in our case management system. Undertake basic data extraction tasks to meet business needs.  

You’ll benefit from:  

• Formal learning aligned to your apprenticeship programme 

• Bespoke induction and training  

• Networking opportunities  

• Social events with your apprenticeship cohort 

• Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business  

What we look for 
We are looking for candidates who are curious and motivated to develop in a professional environment. Your ability to build relationships at all levels and understand and analyse data will help you thrive in a role here. 

Our colleagues are from a wide range of backgrounds. You don’t need to have any specific experience; you’ll learning through working in your team alongside experienced colleagues.  

What we offer 

• £25,700 salary  

• Rewarding work environment and flexible working options 

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion 

• Wellbeing resources and support 

• Private health care 

• Career and family leave 

• Non-contributory pension 

• Charity and volunteering initiatives 

• Minimum of 25 days’ holiday 

• Sports and social clubs 

• Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only) 

• Free eye tests 

• Subsidised restaurant 

• Interest-free season ticket loans 

Application Process  

Submit your online application by midnight, Sunday19th April 2026. Please apply early, applications are progressed as we receive them and applications may close early if we receive a high volumes of candidates. 

Only one application is accepted across our early careers programmes within any six-month period, so please apply to your first choice of programme. Any additional applications will not be progressed.  

You will need to have 2 A-Levels or equivalents at grade C including a numerical A-Level subject e.g. Maths, Economics or Finance. You will also need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 4 (C) – 9 (A) including Maths and English 

Your application and any work you submit throughout the recruitment process must be your own. Do not allow another person to complete any part of the assessment or submit responses generated by an AI assistant or similar software. 

Please note that this role does not meet the government eligibility criteria detailed on Work in the UK - GOV.UK for visa sponsorship. We’re therefore unable to sponsor visa’s for this programme