Job Title: FPET Perimeter Team Case Officer
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
Department: Scams, Promotions, Engagement & Perimeter (SPEP)
1. Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £57,000 and London £47,300 to £63,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
2. This role is graded as: Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory
3. Your recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via k. 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 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 the Consumer Investments (CI) directorate, SPEP (Scams, Promotions, Engagement & Perimeter) brings together expertise from Enforcement and Supervision to tackle issues across the FCA’s full perimeter - including crypto, high-risk investments and consumer credit - with a unique focus on unregulated firms, delivering work aligned to key Public Commitments.
Role responsibilities
4. Manage a diverse caseload of unauthorised firm investigations, prioritising effectively to protect consumers and support fair financial markets
5. Bring clarity to complex information by analysing firm activities and coordinating actions that stop harmful unauthorised conduct
6. Craft clear, concise and technically accurate communications to external stakeholders on potential perimeter breaches
7. Develop reliable partnerships within the FCA and with external organizations to exchange insights and produce unified results
8. Provide supportive, responsive guidance to colleagues across the FCA on issues relating to unauthorised business
9. Contribute your perspective to wider strategic work across Consumer Investments and Enforcement, shaping long‑term consumer protection
10. Work on cases of national significance within a specialist team, deepening your skills in serious financial misconduct
11. Grow your career in a supportive environment that values learning, encourages development and empowers you to use your skills to improve outcomes for millions of UK consumers
Skills required
Minimum:
12. Prior experience of handling a high volume of cases and effectively managing competing work streams, often needing quick turnarounds
13. Proven experience in developing and supporting project strategies, including identifying key risks, implementing mitigation plans and structuring projects into clear and relevant work streams
14. Demonstrable experience in managing documents and evidence, ensuring accuracy, organisation and compliance throughout the process
Essential:
15. Solid knowledge of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, including the Regulated Activities Order and an understanding of the FCA’s structure, principles and responsibilities
16. Ability to assess complex, data‑heavy information with clarity, using sound judgement and explaining decisions confidently when needed
17. Experienced in managing a demanding workload, balancing priorities and maintaining accuracy when deadlines are tight
18. Skilled in writing clear, concise summaries, drafting straightforward documents and communicating technical points in an accessible way
19. Experienced in carrying out research, organising information effectively and identifying what further evidence or action is needed
20. Willing to learn, take on new responsibilities, and offer ideas that promote ongoing improvement
21. Effective at creating strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, acknowledging diverse perspectives and contributing across teams
Benefits
22. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
23. Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
24. Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
25. Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
26. 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
27. 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:
28. Job advert close: 1st March 2026 at Midnight
29. CV Review/Shortlist: 3rd March 2026
30. Case Study Assessment & Interviews: w/c 9th March 2026
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.