Data Engineer

PSR Limited
Edinburgh
4 days ago
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By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals.Sitting within the Market Oversight Directorate, the Market Oversight Data and Intelligence (MODI) Department, formed in 2024, drives data led regulation by delivering specialist services, intelligence and casework across UK markets, supporting innovation, insight and effective oversight through advanced analytical and technical capabilities.Role responsibilities* Enhance and advance MO’s data ecosystem so information is received, processed, and stored reliably, enabling robust analytical solutions that support the FCA’s mission* Develop user centred analytical tools that enhance data quality across regulatory reporting datasets, helping ensure the UK’s financial markets operate fairly* Collaborate closely with DET teams, subject‐matter experts and data users to advance MO’s data quality platforms and improve collective outcomes* Use data engineering techniques to reveal meaningful insights into the health, accuracy and cleanliness of the FCA’s largest regulatory datasets, improving outcomes for millions of consumers* Work flexibly across the Directorate to support shared priorities that shape safer, more transparent financial services in the UKSkills requiredMinimum: Prior experience working with AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, Events and Glue. Proven experience applying or deploying data engineering solutions within the Financial Services industry, particularly involving trading systems and market data workflows.* Demonstrable experience working with big‐data technologies on an AWS based technology stackEssential:*** Experience working with financial markets and products, including Equities, Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities* Proficient with data visualisation and dashboard tools to present insights clearly* Ability to create an inclusive, collaborative team environment that values diverse skills and experiences* Skilled in communicating complex technical concepts through clear, engaging narratives.* Effective organisational abilities, with experience coordinating multiple workstreams and guiding priorities effectively* Interested in learning new tools and methods, approaching them with curiosity and openness* Capacity to work collaboratively across teams, communicate with clarity at all levels and share ideas and outcomes in an accessible wayBenefits* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month

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