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Overview:
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) offers a 10-week internship program that provides valuable insight into the FCA and the financial services market. As an intern, you will gain real-world experience and have the opportunity to work on projects that make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Placement:
- Work within one of the FCA’s departments alongside field experts.
Market Analysis:
- Conduct market studies and analysis to shape future policy decisions.
Data Handling:
- Use analytical skills to obtain, review, organize, and draw conclusions from complex data sets.
Accountability:
- Collate and analyze data to hold those suspected of serious misconduct accountable.
Community Projects:
- Complete a financial services-related project that benefits the local community.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: £24,000 pro-rata.
- Induction:
- A bespoke induction to introduce you to the FCA and the financial services landscape.
- Skills Training: Access to a skills training path to support you through your internship and beyond.
- Senior Speakers: Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business.
- Learning Sessions: Lunch and learn sessions to broaden your knowledge of FCA divisions and their work.
- Networking: Social opportunities to network and engage with your intern cohort.
Eligibility
Education:
- Currently in the penultimate year of study and on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree.
Passion:
- Enthusiastic about making a positive change in financial services.
Skills:
- Possess transferable skills such as collaboration and strategic problem-solving.
- By the end of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to decide if a regulatory career is right for you. Successful interns may even be offered a place in one of the 2026 FCA graduate programs
- Open to recent graduates and current students enrolled in an accredited university or college.
- Must have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in the automotive industry.
- Preferred qualifications include relevant coursework or prior experience in fields such as engineering, business, marketing, or related disciplines.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Must meet any specific requirements outlined for individual internship positions.
- Eligibility may vary based on location and program-specific criteria
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package for interns.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
- Mentorship opportunities with industry professionals.
- Networking events to connect with experts in the automotive field.
- Exposure to diverse projects and departments for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Potential for future employment opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment fostering creativity and innovation
Application process:
- The FCA receives a high volume of applications annually for a limited number of internship positions. Candidates are assessed based on their academic achievements, relevant skills and experience, and enthusiasm for the financial services industry.
- The selection process is thorough, involving tests, interviews, and assessments to identify the most qualified applicants
- The application deadline is usually in late January, but the FCA recruits on a rolling basis.
- Candidates must submit their applications through the FCA careers page, which includes completing tests and interviews.
- Successful applicants may be offered a spot in the 10-week summer internship program. Top-performing interns could then be invited to join the FCA’s 2026 graduate program
To apply for this job please visit www.fca.org.uk.