Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,000 per year plus a flexible benefits scheme

About the Role
We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference. The programme lasts two years and is rotational: Year 1 consists of two 6-month placements and Year 2 includes one 12-month placement. You’ll rotate across teams, gaining exposure to different areas of financial services – from economic analysis and policy to strategic research and regulation. From day one, you’ll help deliver important work, expand your capabilities, and start building a career that has lasting impact.

On our Economics Graduate Programme, you’ll use economic thinking to help solve some of the most important challenges facing financial services. Through a combination of analysis, research, policy development and strategic insight, you’ll contribute to work that helps protect consumers, improve market integrity and support effective regulation.

Over two years, you'll complete rotational placements across a range of FCA areas, including policy, research and competition, giving you broad exposure to how economics shapes regulatory decision-making. You’ll develop solid analytical and problem-solving skills, deepen your understanding of financial markets and build the confidence to help shape real-world results.

Your first two rotations will be confirmed before you join the programme, providing a solid foundation in economics and regulation. When selecting your final rotation, we’ll consider your interests, strengths and career aspirations alongside business priorities, helping you explore opportunities that align with both your interests and the FCA’s strategic objectives.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed the technical skills, professional network and practical experience needed to build a rewarding career in the Economics profession.

Learning & Development
We invest in your future from day one. Our two-year rotational programme combines meaningful work experience with a structured learning journey, giving you access to professional development programmes, specialist training and career-building opportunities. As you develop your technical and professional skills, you’ll be encouraged to explore a range of career paths, expand your professional network, and build the confidence to contribute across the FCA.

You’ll benefit from:
- Structured learning and development to support your growth
- Tailored induction and professional training
- Opportunities to build your network across the FCA
- Social and networking events with your graduate cohort
- Access to senior leaders and inspiring career stories

Experience
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. No prior professional experience is required, but you should be motivated to develop new skills and use data and evidence to solve complex challenges.

About you
You are curious, driven and motivated by the opportunity to learn. You are eager to build good relationships and contribute effectively within a team. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in economics and financial services.

Qualifications
You have obtained, or are on track to obtain, a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline. You must have a degree in Economics or be studying a degree where at least 50% of your modules are Economics based. To be eligible, you must have graduated or be in your final year of study by the programme start date.

Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Visa sponsorship is available only in very limited circumstances and cannot be guaranteed. The FCA does not permit assistance from others or AI-generated responses during the application process.

The programme includes a minimum of 50% office-based working across FCA offices in London, Leeds and Edinburgh. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age), life assurance, private healthcare, income protection, paid volunteering days, wellbeing resources, subsidised fitness centre (London only), free eye tests, subsidised restaurant and interest-free season ticket loans.