Senior BehaviouralEconomist– FixedTermContract SecondmentOpportunity until 31st March 2027

Division:Economics 
Department:Strategic Economics 

• Salary:National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800to£59,600and London from£59,200to £65,000(salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as:Senior Associate - Regulatory

• Yourexternalrecruitment contact IsRaimondavia raimonda.stankute@fca.org.uk

• Your internal recruitment contact isTalivia tali.stone@fca.org.uk

• Applications must besubmittedthrough our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About the FCAand team

Weregulatefinancial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair,thrivingand effective. By joining us,you’llplay a key part in protecting consumers, driving economicgrowthand shaping the future of UK financeservices

The Consumers, Econometrics and Behavioural Unit CEBU)producesbehaviourally informed empirical work to support the FCA’s policy,strategy, supervisory and enforcement functions. The team uses experimental methods, behaviouralscienceand data science to understand consumer behaviour and generate practical insights for regulatory application, working closely with internal stakeholders and external academic partners. 

Role responsibilities

• Oversee the development and application of behavioural insights to supportpolicy work, helping to improve consumer outcomes and inform regulatory decision-making

• Design and deliver behavioural science research, including experimental studies and behavioural interventions, to provide evidence-based recommendations

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to develop practical behavioural science tools, frameworks and solutions for policy and operational use

• Analyse and communicate complex behavioural insights clearly and effectively to a range of audiences, including senior non-technical stakeholders

• Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality research and analysis within agreed deadlines,maintainingtechnical accuracy and attention to detail

• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement inidentifyingopportunities to enhance policy development, regulatoryapproachesand operational effectiveness

• Provide behavioural science adviceandguidanceto colleagues across the organisation, supporting wider capability building

• Contribute to team development through mentoring or potential line management responsibilities, where appropriate

Skillsrequired

Minimum:

• Demonstrated experience of applying theoretical and empirical behavioural economics, experimental economics,economicsand/or psychology literature to real-world issues

• Experience of producing evidence to supportdecisions andpolicymaking, for example gained through working in a regulator, government department, or in a consultancy supporting such policymakersor financial services firms

Essential:

• Good knowledge of experimental research methods, including the design, delivery and analysis of randomised controlled trials and behavioural interventions

• Proficiencyin R, or experience with a similar programming language such as Python or Stata, with a willingness to learn and work in R

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments,identifypriority issues and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights

• Demonstrated stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, persuade decision-makers and present evidence-based arguments confidently

• Practical experience delivering behavioural research projects, with solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities whilemaintainingpace and quality

• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to non-expert audiences, both verbally and in writing

• Self-motivated and open tonew ideas,demonstratinginitiative, sound judgement, continuouslearningand a commitment to personal and team development

• Collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork, contributing positively to team culture and helping others develop effective ways of working

Benefits

• 25days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors) 

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: onethat’sfree from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drivesinnovationand delivers better regulation.

If yourequireany adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability confident: our hiring approach
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employerand therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet theminimumcriteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high applicationvolumeswe may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.

Useful information and timelines

Timeline:

• Job advert closesMidnight on 10thJune 2026

• CV Review/Shortlist:12thJune 2026

• Interview: w/c22ndJune 2026

• Please note that this fixed term and secondment opportunity will be until March 2027

• Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time