Financial Crime Policy, Technical Specialist

4 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom UK Regulators' Network Full time

Financial Conduct Authority

Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK,

Requirements of the role

  • We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll 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 Specialist Directorate, the O&FFC department (Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision & Fraud & Financial Crime) works to reduce money laundering and terrorist by ensuring high standards of AML/CTF supervision and fostering collaboration across professional bodies, supervisors, and law enforcement.

It is an exciting time to join this team as the UK is preparing for it's next Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force in 2027. At the same time OPBAS is supporting the Government's stated intention to transfer AML supervision of 60,000 professional service firms to the FCA.

Role responsibilities

  • Lead as the technical expert within a team of policy specialists, ensuring departmental objectives are achieved and regulatory standards are upheld
  • Deliver high quality, accurate, and timely analysis of supervisory and regulatory positions, shaping informed decisions and influencing industry best practices
  • Influence key stakeholders to drive meaningful regulatory improvements and strengthen the UK's financial resilience
  • Evaluate and recommend changes to the OPBAS Sourcebook, ensuring guidance remains relevant and effective in combating financial crime
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, fostering trust and collaboration both internally and externally
  • Support team performance and development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing, creating a culture of continuous improvement
  • Champion cross departmental collaboration, embedding an integrated approach that enhances efficiency and drives organisational success

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Location

London, Leeds, Edinburgh

Contract type

Contract, Fixed term

Profession

Crime, Financial, Specialist, Technical

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

29/12/2025

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