2026 Data, Digital & Technology - Data Science Summer Internship
Financial Conduct AuthorityWe offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.
Programme Length: 10 weeks (Monday 15 June – Thursday 20 August 2026)
Salary: £24,000 (pro rata)
About Us
At the FCA, we regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. We’re looking for graduates to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA.
About the programme
The Data, Digital and Technology (DDAT) Summer Internship at the FCA is designed to immerse you in data-driven decision-making within our data, digital, technology, and innovation teams. Over 10 weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting smarter regulation and building expertise in areas such as data science, open finance, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation.
If you have a degree background in data science and are interested in specialising further in this field, we strongly encourage you to apply for this scheme.
As an intern, you’ll develop core skills in judgement, engagement, self-management, and delivery. Your placement could involve supporting vulnerable consumers, conducting investigations, developing policy and strategy, or supervising firms, giving you a broad view of the financial services sector and the FCA’s impact.
Before you join, we’ll match you with a team that aligns with your interests and supports your growth, ensuring you gain valuable skills and experience to launch your career in financial services.
Note: Successful interns will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location. Please apply for the internship in the location where you would also want to work as a graduate.
Learning & development
Our 10-week programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Inspired by the FCA’s values of self-sufficiency, resilience, ambition, engagement, and integrity, you’ll be supported in developing personal effectiveness, advancing professional capabilities, and making a meaningful impact.
You’ll benefit from:
- Bespoke induction and training
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch and learn sessions
- Social events with your intern cohort
- Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business
What we look for
We seek candidates who are curious, eager to learn, and keen to grow in a professional environment. You should be able to build relationships at all levels and analyse data effectively. No specific experience is required; you’ll learn through working alongside experienced colleagues.
What We Offer
- £24,000 pro rata salary
- Rewarding work environment and hybrid working options
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing resources and support
- Charity and volunteering initiatives
- 5 days annual leave
- Sports and social clubs
- Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
- Subsidised restaurant
Application Process
Submit your online application by midnight, Sunday 14 December 2025. Please apply early, as application windows may close if we receive a high volume of candidates
We have created the FCA Candidate Preparation Zone so you can find out more information about our assessment process and practice some tests. https://fca.preparationplus.com/
Only one application is accepted across our early careers programmes within any six-month period
You must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree from any university
Applicants for the 2026 summer internship must be in their penultimate year of study
We welcome applications from all candidates. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before joining the FCA’s graduate programme.
Offers are subject to your ability to obtain and maintain your right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
There are Government restrictions on who can be sponsored. Due to government-imposed criteria, not all of our graduate programmes are eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. We can only consider offering sponsorship where the job meets the Skilled Worker Visa eligibility criteria. If you will require a Skilled Worker Visa, please ensure you meet the Home Office eligibility criteria before applying for a place on the Scheme. You can check eligibility at Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we are not able to provide advice on this.
You must inform the FCA immediately if there is any change to your immigration status.
We welcome applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and internship – you can request support from Employability at any stage in the recruitment process.
Your application and any work submitted must be your own. Do not allow another person to complete any part of the assessment or submit responses generated by an AI assistant or similar software
Graduate offers following the internship cannot be deferred
For queries, contact early.careers@fca.org.uk
Join us and shape the future of financial services, we look forward to receiving your application!