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About the Role

The Cryptoassets and Technology Policy Team is at the forefront of developing the FCA's policy solutions on cryptoassets. As digital technology and cryptoassets market develop and evolve, regulators need to innovate and adapt our regulatory framework to deal with new and evolving opportunities and risks. We are designing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets to help shape the future of this diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing sector. Cryptoassets and associated activities are due to be phased into the FCA’s perimeter. Our work includes the development, consultation and implementation of cryptoasset policy for retail consumers. You will be a key member of the team, shaping creative and evidence-based policy solutions that benefit consumers, markets, and competition.

Responsibilities

Apply deep technical expertise in regulatory and financial services, cryptoasset markets and products when formulating policy options.
Lead and guide departmental initiatives, drive high-quality policy development and deliver impactful presentations, sharing regulatory policy that supports the FCA’s strategic priorities.
Coach, mentor, and develop talent across the FCA, building analytical and risk management capabilities that elevate organisational performance.
Role model FCA values as part of the senior leadership team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

Proven experience of managing and resolving complex policy development, or related industry experiences.
Prior policy, regulatory or industry experiences in financial services and cryptoasset markets.
Demonstrable experience with regulatory frameworks globally.
Significant professional experience in a subject related to financial regulation, financial services, cryptoassets and other digital assets, decentralised finance.
Evidence of leading complex projects, problem solving and organisational skills with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and issues.
Experience of teaching/coaching/mentoring colleagues.
The ability to influence senior managers with both oral and written presentations of complex issues in a manner that demonstrates judgement.
An inclusive team player who can identify and manage key stakeholders to build a constructive relationship with the ability to persuasively explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity to both internal and external audiences and deliver difficult messages when needed.

Location

Edinburgh
Leeds
London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Technical Specialist – Regulatory
Senior leadership team

Salary/Compensations

National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £88,966
London £82,300 to £97,800

Benefits

28 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
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. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.