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About the Role

The Retail Banking Directorate oversees supervision and policy for UK retail banking and mortgages, driving better outcomes for consumers through firm-specific, sector-wide, and event-driven work, with a clear focus on fairness, affordability, and consumer protection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver key policy projects using first-rate analysis and project management skills
• Develop effective working relationships across the FCA and represent the FCA externally with government departments like HM Treasury, industry participants, trade bodies and other regulators
• Write and present policy proposals, supported by data and analysis, to help decision makers in the FCA make decisions
• Deliver public consultations on changes to FCA rules or guidance
• Provide technical and policy advice on the application of the existing rules and guidance
• Research and analyse industry developments (e.g. new products and business models) and advise on their regulatory treatment
• Provide advice and briefing about policy issues to FCA senior management and colleagues

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of policymaking and solving complex problems by analysing information or issues, methodically interpreting data and reaching robust conclusions
• Prior experience of delivery and project management skills
• An ability to identify and manage key stakeholders, building rapport and constructive relationships, and demonstrating political awareness
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, able to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity
• Well-developed organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• An ability to contribute effectively, to take a collaborative and responsive to different situations approach, using well-reasoned arguments and challenge where appropriate

Skills

• Policymaking
• Complex problem-solving
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Political awareness
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Organisational skills
• Collaboration
• Responsive to different situations
• Well-reasoned arguments
• Challenging appropriately

Location

• Edinburgh
• Leeds
• London

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior Associate, Regulatory
• Senior

Salary/Compensations

• National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £71,600
• London £59,200 to £78,800 per annum

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

About the Company

• 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.
• SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition).

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best.
• We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.
• If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.
• We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.
• We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process.