Market Abuse, Cryptoasset Implementation Specialist (Fixed Term for 12 months) at Financial Conduct Authority | City of Edinburgh, GB | Rezi

Market Abuse, Cryptoasset Implementation Specialist (Fixed Term for 12 months) at Financial Conduct Authority

Market Abuse, Cryptoasset Implementation Specialist (Fixed Term for 12 months)

Financial Conduct Authority · City of Edinburgh, GB

5 days ago

Market Abuse, Cryptoasset Implementation Specialist (Fixed Term for 12 months)

Financial Conduct Authority · City of Edinburgh, GB

6 days ago
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About the Role

This role supports the development and implementation of the FCA’s approach to the Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC), contributing to the integrity and efficiency of UK financial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of the FCA’s approach to the Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC).
  • Help define and implement SMO’s strategy, supervisory approach and risk appetite for cryptoassets.
  • Collaborate with teams across SMO to prepare for the introduction of the new cryptoasset market abuse regime.
  • Assist in designing, developing and delivering departmental training requirements to build capability and readiness for MARC.
  • Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of market abuse risks arising within cryptoasset markets.
  • Review and analyse allegations of market abuse across FICC asset classes.
  • Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to embed regulatory expectations, operational readiness and effective supervisory practices under the new regime.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable knowledge of cryptoasset markets, market abuse typologies, and the regulatory frameworks governing them.
  • Understanding of the Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC) and Admissions & Disclosures (A&D) regime.
  • Practical experience gained within a financial services firm, trading venue, financial services consultancy, or regulatory organisation.
  • Exposure to financial markets and market abuse matters.
  • Proven experience supporting the implementation of new or evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Experience developing guidance, delivering training, and communicating regulatory expectations.
  • Knowledge of UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR) and its application to financial markets and market conduct matters.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing and ongoing professional development.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively, delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
  • Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing positively to team objectives.
  • Ability to make evidence-based judgements and recommendations, applying a pragmatic and flexible approach to problem-solving.
  • Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.
  • SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting.

Skills

  • Cryptoasset markets knowledge
  • Market abuse typologies knowledge
  • Regulatory frameworks knowledge
  • Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC) understanding
  • Admissions & Disclosures (A&D) regime understanding
  • Financial markets experience
  • Market abuse matters experience
  • Regulatory implementation experience
  • Guidance development
  • Training delivery
  • Communication of regulatory expectations
  • UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR) knowledge
  • Written communication skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Continuous learning
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Professional development
  • Priority management
  • Workstream management
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Evidence-based judgement
  • Problem-solving
  • Stakeholder management

Location

  • London
  • Edinburgh
  • Leeds

Work Type

  • Fixed Term for 12 months
  • Hybrid (minimum 50% in office)

Experience Level

  • Senior Associate – Regulatory

Salary/Compensations

  • London ranging from £59,200 to £76,000
  • National (Edinburgh & Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £69,000

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
  • Life assurance at eight times your salary
  • Private healthcare with Bupa
  • Income protection
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance
  • 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
  • A flexible benefits scheme

About the Company

  • We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective.
  • Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct.
  • The Market Oversight Directorate oversees conduct in UK primary and secondary markets through the listing, prospectus, and market abuse regimes.
  • The Secondary Market Oversight (SMO) Department addresses all aspects of market abuse in secondary markets through data analysis, detection, investigation, and supervision.

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 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.