Overview
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Division – Enforcement and Market Oversight
Department – Specialist Intelligence Department
Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £61,800 and London from £57,700 to £68,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. The Intelligence Department is at the heart of the FCA’s efforts to prevent harm. We support all areas of the FCA with insight and information to help deliver the FCA agenda especially around reducing and preventing serious harm. We work with a range of UK and overseas partners as part of an eco-system to tackle issues such as Fraud and Money Laundering which require a joined-up approach from regulators; business; government and the public. Staff in Intelligence come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of specialist skills and techniques. The work is hugely varied and fast paced and must be done to a tight set of guidelines.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver strategic assessments and intelligence reports for both internal and external stakeholders
* Conduct strategic analysis of internal and external factors, including environmental scanning, to support informed decision-making
* Identify emerging threats, risks and vulnerabilities through comprehensive analysis to guide strategic and tactical planning
* Generate all-source intelligence to detect and understand economic crime risks such as money laundering and sanctions evasion affecting the UK financial services sector
* Create high-quality analytical products tailored to diverse audiences, using appropriate formats and presentation styles to communicate insights effectively
* Collaborate with intelligence teams to enhance threat understanding, share methodologies, review analytical outputs and contribute to a supportive and innovative team environment
What you will get from the role
* Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders who are working to counter the threat from economic crime
* Opportunity to work on cases which are a key priority for the FCA
Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum
* Experience of applying financial legislation including FSMA RIPA CPIA and PIDA to support compliance and investigative outcomes across multiple cases
* Experience of working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to deliver intelligence-led projects on time and within scope
* Experience of managing stakeholder relationships
* Essential
* Demonstrated ability to analyse complex intelligence and draw sound, evidence-based conclusions with clear and effective communication of findings both verbally and in writing
* Skilled in delivering analytical insights to senior stakeholders across internal and external settings
* Proficient in advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and tools
* Effective at managing multiple priorities and navigating complex or high-risk issues, with sound judgement on escalation and resolution
* Well-versed in the financial services sector and/or UK Economic Crime landscape, including the National Intelligence Model and relevant information-sharing frameworks
* Solid understanding of UK Government structures, functions and departmental roles
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. The FCA particularly welcomes applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for this role.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
* Private healthcare with Bupa
* A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
* Life assurance
* Income protection
The FCA offers a flexible benefits scheme to tailor a package to your lifestyle.
Application Support & Timeline
* This role is graded – Senior Associate – Regulatory
* SC Clearance is required for this role
* Advert Closing Date: 5th October
* CV Review/Shortlist: 7th October
* Assessment Deadline: 10th October
* Interviews W/C: 20th October
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail during screening. If you have an accessibility need, please contact your recruiter to discuss adjustments.
For questions about the role, please contact benjamin.paulon@fca.org.uk
Application
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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