Payments Policy Technical Specialist

Payments Policy Technical Specialist Department - PolicySalary London only ranging from 79300 to 12000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)About the PSREvery time anyone uses a cash machine transfers money uses contactless or gets paid they use a payment system. Payment systems are always evolving and the PSR is here to make sure they work well for everyone. Follow this link to find out more About The PSR.The PSR is an independent economic regulator led by interim Managing Director David Geale who is also FCA Executive Director Payments and Digital Finance. Operationally the PSR is currently an independent subsidiary of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) however in March 2025 the Prime Minister announced that the PSR would be consolidated into the FCA a pragmatic next step in simplifying regulation of payments. This transition will likely take some time and will follow a Government consultation although the Government has already been clear that payment systems must continue to be effectively regulated. For the time being therefore the PSR continues to focus on delivering its important and impactful programme of work collaborating closely with the FCA.The Policy team drives delivery of our strategy providing you with an exciting opportunity to work on different aspects of policy development and analysis project delivery and stakeholder engagement.The policy projects you may be involved in include: authorised push payment scams; and work we are undertaking with the Bank of England to upgrade Faster Payments and Bacs and assess the UKs long-term retail infrastructure needs as part of the Governments National Payments Vision.What will you be doingTo provide advice to the PSR about the UKs interbank payment systems (the Faster Payments System and Bacs) to help shape policymaking at the PSRProviding expert advice and industry insight on strategic commercial operational and technical aspects of payments and payment systems to support the Policy divisionClearly articulating complex matters in a straightforward manner to non-technical stakeholders; including contributing to and reviewing written documents both for internal governance decisions and external publicationEngaging with a network of industry and other external stakeholders to keep abreast of developments in the payment ecosystem and working with key stakeholders to promote out objectives such as the payments industry the Bank of England HM Treasury and other regulatorsRepresenting the PSR in external meetings and conference including through giving presentations and sitting on panels Developing and delivering internal training modules and teach-ins to support colleagues development What will you get from the roleTo provide advice to the PSR about the UKs interbank payment systems (the Faster Payments System and Bacs) to help shape policymaking at the PSRProviding expert advice challenge and industry insight on strategic commercial operational and technical aspects of payments and payment systems to support the Policy divisionClearly articulating complex matters in a straightforward manner to non-technical stakeholders; including contributing to and reviewing written documents both for internal governance decisions and external publicationEngaging with a network of industry and other external stakeholders to keep abreast of developments in the payment ecosystem and working with key stakeholders to promote out objectives such as the payments industry the Bank of England HM Treasury and other regulatorsRepresenting the PSR in external meetings and conference including through giving presentations and sitting on panels Developing and delivering internal training modules and teach-ins to support colleagues development Which skills are requiredWe are Disability Confident; 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)MinimumProven and Prior experience of the operation and use of interbank payment systems the services they support and rely upon and their participantsPrior experience of payment technology (e.g. encryption Fintech providers and propositions use of payments APIs Open-banking AI)Prior experience in the UK payments industry and knowledge of key stakeholdersEssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills capable of conveying complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesPossesses a strong technical understanding of payment systems and infrastructure enabling effective analysis troubleshooting and support of end-to-end payment processesAn ability to understand complex and technical concepts form well-judged conclusions and explain those in a way accessible to a range of colleaguesStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsProven experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. that include economists lawyers communications specialists and policy advisors)Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and gain the trust of other senior leaders and external stakeholdersOur 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.Benefits of working at the PSR28 days holiday per year plus bank holidaysHybrid working (work from home up to 50% of your time)Private healthcare with BupaA non-contributory Pension of at least 8% Life assuranceIncome 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 PSR - Working at the PSRApplication 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 Technical Specialist RegulatoryAdvert Closing Date: 23rd September 2025CV Review/Shortlist: 25th September 2025Case Study Assessment & Competency Based Interview: WC 29th September 2025Your 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 Rumana Hussain at Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.The PSR are proud signatories of the Women in Finance Charter we hold the Level 2 Carer Confident accreditation from Carers UK and we signed the Social Mobility Pledge in June 2020.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Dhcp,SQL,Active Directory,VOIP,VMware,Customer Service,Windows,Trouble Shooting,Java,VPN,Sharepiont,hardware,Dns,Technical Support,Software Applications Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1