Senior Associate Policy

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Full time

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the policy teams within the FCA’s Consumer Investments Directorate and help shape the future financial regulatory framework. The teams are responsible for strategic policymaking for over 5k firms and 50k individuals, providing a range of crucial investment services to consumers.

We want to ensure that consumers can invest with confidence and get the support they need to do so. A strong Consumer Investments sector is critical to this. This is an exciting time to influence and set policy direction that will impact millions of consumers, as well as UK markets.

We are seeking four policymakers to join either the Consumer Investments Advice policy team or the Consumer Investments Distribution policy team.

You will be working to design and deliver new regulatory frameworks that will transfer firm-facing requirements from legislation into new FCA rules and standards.

Key projects you may be working on include:

- A holistic review, alongside HM Treasury, of the existing financial advice / guidance framework, geared towards developing proposals for future change.
- The development of a new framework for disclosure to consumers to support investment decision-making.

The teams work closely with colleagues across the FCA, including lawyers and Supervision, and engage regularly with HM Treasury, trade bodies and consumer groups.

You will be responsible for:

- Using evidence and analysis to develop practical policy solutions which support the FCA’s strategic commitments.
- Delivering policy change and implementation, which includes managing complex projects and understanding and supporting good governance.
- Developing and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including in Government, industry and consumer groups.
- Taking responsibility for delivering a wide range of policy-related work including responding to queries, sharing knowledge and providing high quality policy advice and support to supervisors, firms, consumers and trade and consumer bodies.

You will be at the heart of regulatory decision-making and standard setting for a sector that millions of consumers throughout the country rely on. This provides a unique opportunity to get in at the start of high-profile, expansive, and exciting projects and to shape regulatory change for the consumer investment sector for the long-term. You will use your analytical and policy skills to help to ensure the team delivers against the FCA’s strategy, business plan commitments, and our core objectives.

Skills and Experience required

Minimum
- Policy-making experience in a regulator, Government department, firm or other relevant organisation.
- Excellent written communication skills.

Essential
- Ability to analyse complex information and experience of making judgements based on data and evidence.
- Experience of identifying key risks to consumers and/or markets, as well as the mitigations available to address these.
- Excellent drafting and oral communication skills, including the ability to distil complex messages tailored to internal and external audiences.
- Ability to work autonomously, proactively, and to prioritise and escalate issues appropriately.
- Experience of working to deliver complex projects to tight deadlines, and ability to exercise a high degree of initiative in response to changing circumstances.
- Experience building and managing relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Inclusive approach - respects the diversity of backgrounds across the FCA and are motivated to collaborate with others, contributing to an inclusive environment which enables problem-solving and reflective policymaking.

Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of UK legislative processes and/or regulation.
- Knowledge and experience of financial services and the consumer investments market, gained in industry, a trade body or regulatory authority.
- Proven experience of dealing with complex policy issues.

About the FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority is a key part of the regulatory structure within financial services, together with the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England. We work to make sure that financial markets work well for consumers of financial services.

The FCA's Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.

Multilocation & hybrid working

Useful Information
- The job family for these roles is Senior Associate - Regulatory.
- These are permanent opportunities.
- These roles can be based in London, Edinburgh or Leeds.
- Applications for this role close on Wednesday 10th May 2023.

If you are interested learning more about the role, please contact Beth Haydon on

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