Director, Market Oversight

About the FCA At the FCA, we want to deepen trust in financial services and enable a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy. We seek to rebalance risk, support growth and improve lives. Our strategic priorities are to be a smarter regulator, to support sustained economic growth, to help consumers navigate their financial lives and to fight financial crime. Significant improvements in digital enablement, business intelligence, market data and information management maturity are pursued to maintain our position as a world leader in financial services regulation. The Role As part of our strategic focus on growth and financial crime, we are seeking a director with equity capital markets expertise to lead the Market Oversight directorate. The role involves overseeing the conduct of participants in the primary market, managing the Listings function and the Primary Markets Oversight function, and working collaboratively with industry, other FCA units, UK agencies and international regulators. The director will build capital markets capability, balance risk and growth and grow the digital capability of the teams. Key Responsibilities Leading the continued development and delivery of the FCA’s wholesale equity market priorities through a period of significant change, growth and development. Developing our capabilities through the use of digital tools and AI to improve efficiency and champion new ways of working. Role‑modeling the necessary cultural change and creating a strong sense of engagement, purpose and collaboration. Forging and maintaining strong, collaborative partnerships with key internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated, effective and forward‑looking FCA approach to equity markets. Representing the FCA externally with credibility and authority, building relationships with domestic and international regulatory and enforcement authorities, and crafting a strong FCA narrative about the effectiveness of UK equity markets as a capital‑raising mechanism. Representing the Directorate and Division at relevant FCA boards, committees and working groups. Acting as a member of the FCA senior leadership team and ensuring the Directorate contributes effectively to the new FCA strategy. Minimum Strong practical experience and expert knowledge of the operation of UK equity markets. Experience of dealing with external stakeholders, with gravitas and credibility. Role‑modeling strong leadership behaviours in line with the FCA values and capabilities, and delivering organisational priorities. Essential Strong people leadership, able to lead clearly and decisively through periods of change. Strong senior‑level equity market experience, ideally market facing, with a risk‑management mindset. A strong understanding of equity market dynamics with an appetite to support our strategic focus on sustained economic growth. Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior decision makers internally and externally. An analytical mind‑set and a risk‑based approach to decision making, including the ability to make effective judgments often in a time‑critical environment. Ability to act confidently within the legal framework under which key decisions are made and to identify legal risk. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to juggle several competing priorities and work‑streams, often under significant time pressure. A strong sense of the value of teamwork and an ability to collaboratively co‑lead the wider Market Oversight directorate alongside the Director of FICC Market Oversight. Desirable Good awareness of both the political and media interest in the FCA’s work and the ability to manage communications and relationships in these spheres sensitively. The FCA’s Values & Diversity Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve. We welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates. As an inclusive employer, we are open to flexible working arrangements, including job shares. Application Support We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments so applicants can focus on the recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please contact your recruiter to discuss them. Conflicts of Interest All applicants must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Disclosure is required early in the selection process and may be explored during the interview. Useful Information The closing date for this role is 23:55 on Sunday 30th November. Selection will be via a two‑stage interview and a psychometric assessment. To apply, submit your CV and a one‑page cover letter via the link: https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/executive-opportunities#fca. If successful, you will be required to obtain and retain DV Clearance. The job operates under a hybrid working policy, with senior leaders expected to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time each month in the office. The salary range for London is £200,000 to £260,000. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr