Senior Policy Adviser
Division – Supervision Policy and Competition
Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £68,000 and London £57,700 to £70,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
Overview
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We drive meaningful change through policy development and stakeholder engagement to protect consumers, promote competition, and strengthen markets.
We are looking for Senior Policy Advisers to join our expanding Policy teams in London, Edinburgh and Leeds. We welcome applications from candidates with public or regulatory policy‑making expertise who can handle complex issues, communicate clearly, manage projects and stakeholders, and work with others to make change happen.
Opportunities
We’re looking for Senior Policy Advisers to join us in one of two exciting areas:
* Market specific Policy teams – such as Pensions Policy where you will help craft targeted interventions that respond to evolving market dynamics and consumer needs
* Cross-cutting Policy teams – that work across financial services sectors to set clear standards for all firms and partners we regulate
What will you get from the role?
As a Senior Policy Adviser, you’ll join one of our high-performing teams at the forefront of shaping the financial services industry’s future. You will influence decisions that affect millions of consumers and the integrity of our markets. You’ll lead policy development and delivery on high‑profile, high‑impact projects and collaborate with a wide network of professionals across the FCA and beyond, including government departments, consumer representatives and the financial services industry.
You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of cutting‑edge policy initiatives central to delivering the FCA’s 5‑year strategy. Examples of work our teams lead include:
* Embedding the Consumer Duty across financial services to raise standards and deliver better outcomes for consumers
* Modernising our Handbook to reflect the Consumer Duty and support the UK’s ambition to be a world‑leading financial centre
* Reforming the redress framework and overseeing the Financial Ombudsman Service to ensure fair and effective resolution of consumer complaints
* Shaping policy on emerging technologies, including how firms use Artificial Intelligence, to ensure innovation happens responsibly
Skills and Qualifications
Which skills are required?
A knowledge of the financial services sector will help you in the role but is not essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will support applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role through the recruitment process.
Minimum
* Experience of public or regulatory policy‑making
* Proven delivery and project management experience
* Strong written communication skills, including drafting publications or papers and presenting to senior colleagues
Essential
* The ability to analyse complex information or issues, to draw reasoned inferences from data, and to reach robust conclusions
* The ability to make good judgments, prioritise effectively, and adapt approach quickly
* The ability to identify and manage key stakeholders, building rapport and political awareness
* Excellent organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks under pressure
* The ability to make a strong personal impact, be collaborative and flexible, and use well‑reasoned arguments
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support others
* Strong verbal communication skills
Our Values & Diversity
We are an inclusive employer and strive to create a culture that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Our differences and similarities enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better regulation.
You will have access to employee resource groups to promote healthy work/life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
Benefits of working at the FCA
* 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
* Flexible benefits to tailor a package to your lifestyle
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements, including part‑time, staggered hours, and job shares, and we will explore what can work for both sides.
Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible. If you have an accessibility need or other requirement, please contact your recruiter to discuss adjustments.
Useful Information and Timeline
* This role is graded Senior Associate – Regulatory
* Advert Closing Date: 5 October at 23:59
* CV Review/Shortlist: 8 October
* Face to face assessment (including case study and competency-based interviews) held across London on 16 and 21 October, Edinburgh on 22 October and Leeds on 20 October
* Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail during screening; please inform them if you are unavailable for any date
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Tahir Khan at tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk or Sandeep Guntupalli at sandeep.guntupalli@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted
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