Economics Graduate Programme 2026 - London
Economics Graduate Programme 2026 - London
About the programme
On our Economics scheme, you’ll actively contribute to economic analysis, policy development, research, and strategic advice, building expertise to assess market trends and support effective financial regulation.
Across your rotations, spanning teams such as policy, research, and supervision, you’ll deepen your economic knowledge and provide rigorous analysis to help the FCA deliver on its strategy. Your first two rotations will be confirmed before you join, your career goals and interests will be considered when your final rotation is selected, aiming to support your aspirations and the FCA’s strategy.
To apply for this programme, you will need to have or be studying towards a degree in Economics.
You’ll develop core skills in judgement, engagement, self-management, and delivery, supported by mentoring and opportunities to learn from senior leaders. Your work will directly inform regulatory decisions, helping to protect consumers and ensure market integrity.
This programme will prepare you for roles in the Economics profession.
Learning & Development
Our two-year programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Centred on 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:
- Formal learning aligned to your development goals
- Bespoke induction and training
- Networking opportunities
- Social events with your graduate cohort
- Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business
What We Look For
We are looking for candidates who are curious and eager to develop in a professional environment. Your ability to build relationships at all levels and understand and analyse data will help you succeed in a role here.
Our colleagues are from a wide range of backgrounds; you can apply for our regulatory scheme with any degree. You don’t need to have any specific experience; you’ll learn through working in your team alongside experienced colleagues.
What We Offer
- £36,000 salary
- Rewarding work environment and flexible working options
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing resources and support
- Private health care
- Career and family leave
- Non-contributory pension
- Charity and volunteering initiatives
- Minimum of 25 days’ holiday
- Sports and social clubs
- Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
- Free eye tests
- Subsidised restaurant
- Interest-free season ticket loans
Application Process
Submit your online application by midnight, Sunday 30th November 2025. Please apply early, as application windows may close if we receive a high volume of candidates.
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 graduate programme must have graduated or be in their final year of study.
Graduate scheme offers are subject to candidates independently obtaining and maintaining permission to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
Your application and any work you submit throughout the recruitment process 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.
We welcome applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and graduate scheme – you can request support from Employability at any stage.
For queries, contact [email protected]
Join us and shape the future of financial services – we look forward to receiving your application!
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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