Job title: Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Investment-Based Crowdfunding (IBCF) Portfolios Supervision AssociateDivision: Supervision, Policy and CompetitionDepartment: Retail Investment Platforms & Proactive Supervision (RIPPS)Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £54,000 and London from £47,300 to £60,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience).Grade: Associate, RegulatoryYour recruitment contact is Shafika via Shafika.shaikh@fca.org.uk. Applications must be submitted through our online portal; applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.About The FCA And TeamWe 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, RIPPS supervises four of CI’s six portfolios and leads proactive supervision and financial crime prevention through its specialist teams focused on investment platforms, SIPPs, crowdfunding, Peer to Peer lending, multi-firm reviews and financial crime.Both portfolios are subject to increasing focus as part of the Government’s growth agenda and the sectors’ links to private credit and equity markets and consequent engagement with the new Public Offer Platform (POP) and Private Intermittent Securities & Capital Exchange System (PISCES) regimes. The role offers exposure to bespoke business models, financial analysis, potential policy development and cross‑team collaboration.Role ResponsibilitiesLead cases and projects with clarity and collaboration, enabling well‑reasoned decisions that build trust and deliver meaningful outcomes for firms and consumersManage reactive firm supervision across both portfolios, responding quickly to emerging issues to reduce harm and maintain confidence in the marketLeverage intelligence, data insights and AI tools to identify risks early, turning complex evidence into strategies that support good consumer and market outcomesReview and challenge firms’ risk frameworks and control environments, uncovering weaknesses and informing improvements that build stronger, more resilient governanceBuild positive and constructive relationships with senior leaders, encouraging open dialogue that accelerates progress and raises industry standardsCollaborate closely with internal teams to share insights and develop specialist knowledge, building team skills and enhancing regulatory impactMaintain an active curiosity about sector trends, risks and opportunities, using emerging insights to shape forward‑looking, robust regulatory approachesEngage regularly with key firms and stakeholders, gathering intelligence and building networks that increase influence and help deliver fair, effective regulationMinimum Skills requiredPrior experience in analysing financial data and presenting insights clearly to senior stakeholdersDemonstrable experience in UK financial services across regulation, consultancy, audit or compliancePrior experience in writing clear, concise, well‑structured reports that support risk‑based decision‑makingEssentialExperience using data to spot patterns, inform decisions and shape positive outcomesExperience of structured risk management, governance and controlsAbility to manage shifting priorities effectivelyAbility to build inclusive relationships and communicate effectively across the team and with other internal and external stakeholders of varying levels of seniorityWillingness to travel within the UK and engage with firms directlyCuriosity to learn, grow and take on new responsibilities in an evolving environmentAwareness of the P2P and IBCF sectors and understanding of the FCA’s supervisory approachBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysNon‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyHybrid 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)A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our values and cultureOur 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 approachWe’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 timelinesAdvert Close Date: 18th March 2026CV Review/Shortlist: 20th – 23rd March 2026First Interview: w/c 23rd March 2026Your 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.
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