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Regulator's AI Jobs Draw Hundreds Amidst High Pay Competition
19 Oct
Summary
- Hundreds applied for senior AI roles at the UK financial regulator.
- The FCA's chief data officer acknowledges pay competition from AI firms.
- Attracting top AI talent remains a challenge for the regulator.

The UK's top financial regulator has seen a strong response to its senior AI job openings, with "hundreds" of applicants expressing interest. Jessica Rusu, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) chief data information officer, highlighted the significant number of applications received.
This surge in interest comes as the FCA competes for specialized AI talent against private sector companies, which can often offer more lucrative compensation packages. Despite the competitive landscape, the FCA appears to be making progress in its recruitment efforts for crucial AI roles.