Lead Supervisor – Wholesale Banks Projects Team

Lead Supervisor – Wholesale Banks Projects Team
Department: Supervision, Policy and Competition
Division: Wholesale Banks

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £80,233 and London from £64,900 to £88,100 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Lead Associate – Regulatory

• Your 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 team

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 promoting market integrity, 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 Sell Side directorate, the MI Wholesale Banks department focuses on the regulation of markets and the individual firms that make up those markets. The directorate is critical to ensuring the effective operation of the UK's financial markets and to achieve the FCA's objectives.

Role responsibilities

• Designing multi-firm regulatory projects that assess bank conduct and lead on their execution- working closely together with the manager, technical specialists and others in the wider organisation

• Contributing to project planning for the team, identifying conduct risks in wholesale banks business models and transforming insights into practical solutions

• Line managing and mentoring junior supervisors and creating opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment

• Building trusted relationships by representing the FCA and engaging senior leaders, regulators and market participants with openness and respect

• Providing clarity and reassurance through timely, accessible briefings that informed decisions and positive outcomes

• Championing inclusion and belonging, fostering a culture where every voice is valued and collaboration drives innovation

• Design forward-thinking strategies, setting new standards for regulatory excellence while prioritising fairness and accountability

• Expand your influence and impact, gaining unique opportunities to connect with senior leaders, specialists and global regulatory communities

Skills required
 

Minimum:

• Prior, strong experience in wholesale financial services, legal, consultancy, or within regulatory and governmental organisations

• Proven experience in leading complex projects, engaging constructively with diverse stakeholders at all levels

• Demonstrable experience in applying strong problem-solving skills, responding decisively and effectively to emerging issues and events

Essential:

• Proven experience engaging effectively with senior management and key stakeholders, both internally and externally

• Demonstrable ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, work independently, exercise sound judgement and escalate issues appropriately

• Experience in analysing complex information, identifying key themes and translating insights into strategies and actionable plans

• Collaborative approach, contributing to an inclusive team environment where all perspectives are respected and valued

• Capacity to prioritise and adapt, working effectively under changing circumstances to deliver on critical tasks

• Curious and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to see the bigger picture and deliver outcomes that serve the public interest

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that's 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 approach

We're 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 process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role's key requirements.

Useful information and timelines

Timeline: 

• CV Review/Shortlist: 1st December 2025

• Case Study Assessment: 5th December 2025

• Interview: 11th & 12th December 2025

• Job advert close: 30th November 2025 at Midnight

• Your 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.