Financial Conduct Authority
Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK,
Requirements of the role
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
We're recruiting an Enforcement Investigations Manager to join our Retail and Regulatory Investigations team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to help build a new team locally, while working closely with colleagues in London on complex investigations that shape our regulatory approach.
The Retail and Regulatory Investigations Directorate focuses on how regulated firms and their management engage with consumers. Our cases span issues such as mis-selling, anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, systems and controls failings, and corporate governance failures across a wide range of financial markets including crypto, pensions, mortgages, insurance, banking, and consumer credit.
As the Enforcement Investigations Manager, you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team, develop talent, and manage a challenging portfolio of cases in a matrix environment. You'll be accountable for the investigations your team runs, which may include giving evidence in Tribunal or criminal proceedings.
What you will be doing?
You will be responsible for a matrix operating investigation team; conducting investigations, including evidence gathering and interviews, managing settlements, external discussions and attending court to give evidence as required.
You will also be working with other Managers, Heads of Department (HoDs), EMO Directors and stakeholders (both internal and external). You will be supporting the HoD and being part of the departmental leadership team to further the strategic management of the Department and the Division.
As a manager based in Leeds, it will be crucial to foster an inclusive culture and actively seek opportunities to engage with colleagues from the London and Edinburgh offices. Occasional travel to the London office will be required.
Responsibilities
In addition, you will take part in recruitment for EMO, including identifying suitable candidates and conducting interviews. Some of the key responsibilities are set out below:
* Project Sponsor or Project Manager for a portfolio of cases, having day to day operational conduct of cases
* Overseeing and managing the work of Lead Associates, Senior Associates, Associates and Investigation Case Support Officers and ensuring effective progression of projects and cases to reach timely outcomes, escalating issues to the HoD where necessary
* Be accountable for the investigations to senior colleagues and be able to explain strategy and decision making credibly
* Responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team of around 8 to 12 investigators to ensure that the case team's portfolio of cases is progressed in an efficient, effective and focussed manner
* Managing relationships with senior external stakeholders, including firms and their legal representatives, other relevant law enforcement or government agencies, and internal stakeholders including market oversight, supervisory areas, senior management and the press office
* Line management responsibilities, including being responsible for direct reports' development and appraisals, and ensuring optimal performance by managing any cases of poor performance or conduct in a timely manner
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Location
Leeds
Contract type
Full time, Permanent
Profession
Enforcement, Investigation, Manager
Working pattern
Flexible working, Hybrid
Closing Date
14/10/2025