Senior Trading Policy Associate

Senior Trading Policy Associate Division: SPC Infrastructure & Exchanges Department: Market Intervention Trading Venues Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 71200 and London from 57700 to 78300 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Senior Associate RegulatoryYour recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.About the FCA and teamWe regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll 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).Sitting in the Infrastructure & Exchanges directorate the MI Trading Venues Department integrates the supervision of key market infrastructure and corporate finance firms with the development of policy frameworks for trading venues aiming to promote fair orderly and transparent markets across a broad range of asset classes and venue types.Role responsibilitiesBe part of a team delivering the Wholesale Markets Review a joint initiative with HM Treasury to assess and improve the UKs wholesale financial markets while developing in-depth expertise on the wholesale financial markets and their regulationDevelop policy reforms end to end including by drafting consultation documents and public statementsPlay a key role in shaping policy reforms by working closely with internal and external stakeholdersincluding our newly formed secondary markets advisory committee where you and your outputs will have high exposure across FCAIdentifying and mitigating future areas of risk in the trading and conduct landscapeHorizon scan the relevant markets to identify issues and risks to our objectives this includes extracting analysing and interpreting quantitative information to support policy developmentProvide policy advice which includes drafting policy papers and briefs for internal stakeholders contributing directly to the delivery of our ambitious objective to improve the UKs secondary marketsProviding ongoing policy support to FCA teams supervising trading venues and trading firmsMinimum:Prior significant regulatory experience in finance services and/or other sectorsProven experience to manage and deliver complex projects or initiatives managing multiple stakeholders and navigating challenging environments to achieve successful outcomesPrior experience demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to support the team to distil complex issues into succinct messages & present with assurance to a variety of internal and external stakeholdersEssential: Proven experience of dealing with complex policy issues relevant to consumer protection in regulated industriesGood understanding of the UK and EU regulatory landscape with the ability to navigate complex frameworksEvidence of reviewing large amounts of complex information identifying the key themes drawing logical conclusions and developing and implementing strategiesDemonstrable ability to acquire knowledge including by sourcing manipulating and reviewing data quickly and on own initiativesStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to build and maintain relationships with senior management other regulators and staff at all levelsAbility to work independently use sound judgement and escalate issues appropriatelyA curious and inquisitive mindset and a motivation to deliver in the public interestBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model with up to 60% remote workNon-contributory pension (812% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our values and cultureOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one thats 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.Disability confident: our hiring approachWere 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 cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.Useful information and timelinesTimeline:Job advert close: 9th November 2025CV Review/Shortlist: 11th November 2025First Interview: WC 17th November 2025Second Interview: TBCYour 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Maitre,JAVA/J2EE,Invasive Cardiology,Fire Alarm Installation,Evening Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 52400 - 71200