Provision Tracker Analyst (12-month FTC)

About Us The Financial Times has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, high-quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the world. It is the cornerstone of our reputation and the foundation of our ambitions for the future. Within the FT Group, The Banker is the leading publication covering the global banking industry. For a century it has provided authoritative analysis, data and insight for senior banking executives, regulators and policymakers worldwide. As regulation continues to reshape the financial sector, The Banker is expanding its coverage of global regulatory developments and building new tools to help readers track and understand policy change across jurisdictions. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. The Role The Banker is seeking a Provision Tracker Analyst to handle and develop a new regulatory intelligence tool capturing key developments in global banking regulation. Working within a specialist regulatory desk, alongside the editor, deputy editor and staff writer, you will play a central role in maintaining and evolving the Provision Tracker, a structured database designed to monitor regulatory provisions across jurisdictions. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, research and product development. You will ensure regulatory updates are accurately captured, clearly summarised and structured in a way that allows users to quickly identify the developments most relevant to them. You will also engage directly with readers and market participants to help shape how the product evolves. This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity, anticipated to end April 16th 2027. Please note the close date for applications for this position is Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 5pm BST. For fairness and consistency across all candidates, we will be unable to accept applications after this point. Key Responsibilities Editorial and research Monitor global regulators, policymakers and supervisory bodies for developments affecting the banking sector Produce clear, concise summaries explaining the significance of regulatory provisions and actions Collaborate with editorial colleagues to prioritise and select developments for inclusion Ensure content is accurate, timely and relevant for a specialist audience Product management Maintain and update the Provision Tracker database with structured, well-tagged entries Develop and refine taxonomy and classification systems to improve usability Ensure the tool functions as an intuitive, searchable regulatory intelligence resource Market engagement Engage with users including banks, advisers and regulatory specialists to gather feedback Support editorial, sales and marketing teams in promoting and explaining the product Feed user insights into ongoing product and editorial development Required Skills and Experience Strong interest in financial regulation, banking policy or regulatory affairs Excellent research and monitoring capabilities Ability to distil complex regulatory information into clear, concise summaries High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational skills and ability to manage structured information Desirable Understanding of global banking regulation frameworks Experience working with structured datasets, tagging systems or editorial databases Familiarity with financial services policy, supervision or enforcement processes What’s in it for You? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here. We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. 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