Financial Services Technical Specialist

Financial Services Technical SpecialistDivision AuthorisationsDepartment - Consumer Investments and Appointed RepresentativesSalary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 72100 to 87100.00 and London 79300 to 95800.00 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)About the FCAThe FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.At CIARA we work at pace to drive growth and deliver for retail customers from fostering innovation to tackling harmful market behaviours this role offers immediate and meaningful impact. The Authorisations Division at the FCA is responsible for assessing and determining applications from firms and professionals seeking to conduct regulated activities. Our work ensures applicants meet and continue to uphold the FCAs required standards. Authorisations collaborate closely with Supervision Policy and Competition (SPC) as well as Enforcement and Market Oversight to ensure a coordinated and holistic regulatory approach.Within this division the Consumer Investments and Appointed Representatives Department (CIARA) assesses applications from firms and professionals across the Consumer Investments portfolios and the Appointed Representatives (AR) regime. As one of two departmental Technical Specialists you will play a key role in the CIARA leadership team providing deep technical expertise and strategic insight. Your focus will span the Consumer Investments sectors with particular emphasis on Wealth Management Investment Platforms and Crowdfunding ensuring the FCAs regulatory gateway remains robust and effective.What will you be doingProvide expert technical guidance across CIARAs portfolios especially in wealth management peer-to-peer lending crowdfunding and SIPPs to ensure high-quality Authorisation decisions and impactful regulatory outcomesTake the lead on technical workstreams contributing thoughtful insight to policy development supervisory strategy and initiatives shaping the consumer investments landscapeChampion capability building within CIARA by mentoring colleagues nurturing confidence and promoting a culture of learning collaboration and technical excellenceAssess complex firm data and financial forecasts with sound judgement applying prudential expertise to evaluate resilience identify risks and shape appropriate regulatory responsesWork collaboratively across divisions including Supervision Policy Legal and Enforcement to co-create joined-up innovative solutions to emerging regulatory challengesRepresent CIARA and the FCA with credibility and empathy in both internal and external forums communicating complex technical matters with clarity to influence outcomes and advance the FCAs objectivesWhat will you get from the roleShape regulatory decisions that protect consumers and promote market integrity ensuring fair outcomes and maintaining trust in the financial systemGuide complex and high-profile workstreams with confidence providing expert guidance across CIARA and the wider Authorisations Division to support FCA strategic prioritiesDevelop specialist expertise in areas such as wealth management crowdfunding and SIPPs while mentoring and empowering colleagues to build technical capability across the departmentCollaborate effectively with teams across Supervision Policy Legal and Enforcement to deliver joined-up proportionate and forward-looking regulatory solutionsRepresent CIARA and the FCA in discussions with firms trade bodies and other regulators communicating complex issues clearly and influencing regulatory outcomes with credibility and impactWhich skills are requiredWe are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)MinimumExperience in financial services compliance or regulation particularly within retail investments including supporting assessments and delivering measurable improvements in regulatory outcomesExperience in wealth management peer-to-peer lending crowdfunding or SIPPs having assessed multiple firms or projects and provided expert guidance that influenced authorisation or compliance decisionsExperience in interpreting complex financial data evaluating business models and strengthening governance frameworks contributing to the technical development and strategic direction of the departmentEssentialExperience applying regulatory regimes such as MiFID and CASS including interpreting new rules guidance or policy particularly in situations where precedents are being setExperience supporting technical workstreams and mentoring colleagues fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the teamComfortable taking ownership and managing ambiguity with the confidence and creativity to develop well-considered solutions independentlyStrong written and verbal communication skills able to explain complex issues clearly logically and concisely to a range of audiencesProven ability to work with pace and under pressure while maintaining high-quality outputs exercising sound judgement and effectively managing multiple tasksExperience building and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders engaging with credibility influencing outcomes and constructively challenging when neededOur Values & DiversityWe are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. 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.Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.Did you know 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.Benefits of working at the FCA28 days holiday per year plus bank holidaysHybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)Private healthcare with BupaA non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)Life assurance of eight times your basic salaryIncome protectionWe also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time staggered hours and job shares. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCAApplication SupportWe are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.If you have an accessibility need disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.Useful Information and TimelineThis role is graded as Technical Specialist - RegulatoryClosing Date:Sunday 9th November (midnight)First Stage Case Study / Interview: Mid November onwardsYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.Got a questionIf you are interested in learning more about the role please contact:Recruiter Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Electro Mechanical,Instrument Maintenance,Adobe Dreamweaver,Document Control Management,E-Commerce Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 79300 - 95800