Financial Conduct Authority
Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK.
About the role
The General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer is responsible for the Legal, Risk and Compliance Oversight and Corporate Governance Divisions of the Financial Conduct Authority. Reporting to the Private Secretary, you will support the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer. In this role, you will gain exposure to a range of strategic and operational issues, with a primary focus on operational coordination, information management and action tracking, ensuring the Private Secretary is supported with timely and accurate information to enable delivery of priorities. This will involve working closely with the team in the office and colleagues across the three Divisions, including each of the Senior Leadership Teams. The role is likely to be particularly interesting to those looking for a challenge and who can respond to time‑sensitive issues while maintaining quality. Candidates are not required to have a legal background.
Role Responsibilities
Assist the Private Secretary in supporting the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer
Act as a central coordination point for internal and external stakeholders in their engagement with the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Private Secretary
Support others in the office with operational matters including budget oversight, business continuity management, risk management and governance meeting coordination and prepare minutes with accuracy
Help to prepare and maintain spreadsheets and management information for reporting to Executive Committees
Take responsibility for monitoring action items and providing regular progress updates
Support with coordinating briefings and information flows across the GC and CRO’s office
Contribute to the smooth and consistent operation GC and CRO’s office processes
Location
London, Edinburgh, Leeds
Contract Type
Full time, Permanent
Profession
Corporate
Working Pattern
Flexible working, Hybrid
Closing Date
25/04/2026
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