Data Team Manager – Digital Assets and Payments
Location: London / Leeds / Edinburgh
Are you interested in managing a team that will help shape and deliver the future of the Payments and Digital Assets directorate at the FCA?
Do you want to work in the fast-paced and innovative world of digital assets / crypto and payments? We are seeking a motivated Data Manager to join the Cross-cutting Market Analysis and Strategy department in the Payments and Digital Assets Directorate.
The department plays an integral role in defining the FCA strategies for payments and digital assets / crypto, designing and implementing data strategies, managing risks through data, and engaging with external stakeholders. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence the digital assets / crypto and payments sectors and develop in-depth sector knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
* Line managing a team of data professionals and delivering projects through others
* Overseeing data ambitions and identifying new opportunities for data analysis and visualisation to support projects
* Designing and delivering data solutions to support FCA strategies, using proprietary and open-source tools
* Managing operational, governance, and lessons learned workstreams
* Presenting data outcomes clearly to stakeholders, including senior management, using visualisation techniques
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on data projects
What you will gain:
* Influence over FCA strategies for payments and digital assets / crypto
* Stakeholder management skills
* Management and leadership experience
* Contribution to a positive organizational culture
Core benefits include:
* 28 days holiday per year
* Private healthcare with Bupa
* Non-contributory pension (8-12% of salary)
* Life assurance (eight times salary)
* Income protection
We support hybrid working, allowing up to 60% remote work.
Candidate requirements:
* Security Clearance (SC) or ability to obtain it
* Experience leading emerging technology projects in financial services
* Experience designing innovative data projects
* Knowledge of digital assets, payments, and e-money sectors
* Strong analytical skills and stakeholder relationship management
* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and lead teams
About the FCA:
The FCA regulates 50,000 firms to ensure fair, honest, and competitive markets, supporting economic stability and consumer protection.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We value inclusion and encourage applications from women, disabled, and minority ethnic candidates.
Application details:
* Closes on 1st July
* Interviews from w/c 8th July
* Contact Chhavi Bartaria or Jen Wishart for more information
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