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Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4

What we are looking for

This role is for an apprenticeship scheme as a Data Analyst. 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.

What we are offering

Start your career at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and deliver impact through the technical skills you will acquire on your Data Analyst Apprenticeship. You will be able to study one day per week, have a career coach and technical mentor who will support you, join our early careers network with other apprentices and graduates, and do all of this whilst earning £19,000 per year.

On top of this successful candidates would get 25 days annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays, 35 hour work weeks, get access to great training and development opportunities at the FCA.

What do data analyst apprentices do

In this apprenticeship you will (after training) deliver high quality analytical outputs in data management, business intelligence and analytics, and data science - this means you will:

• 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;

To apply you will need:

Essentials

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages (including Excel)
• Good numerical skills
• High level of curiosity in data and analysis
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to manage conflicting work schedules
• Logical and creative thinking skills
• An analytical mind – enjoys problem solving and understanding new issues
• Minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C - including one in numerical subject e.g. Maths, Economics, Finance.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

About FCA

Financial markets need to be honest, fair and effective so that consumers get a fair deal.

We aim to make markets work well – for individuals, for business, large and small, and for the economy as a whole.

We do this by regulating the conduct of nearly 60,000 businesses. We are the prudential supervisor for 49,000 firms and we set specific standards for 19,000 firms.

We are responsible for regulating a sector which plays a critical role in the lives of everyone in the UK and without which the modern economy could not function. From children’s ISAs to pensions, direct debits to credit cards, loans to investments – how well financial markets work has a fundamental impact on us all.