Requirements of the role
* 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)
* This role is graded as: Senior Associate – Regulatory
* Your recruitment contact is Tahir Khan via tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
* We are recruiting for 2 Senior Associate positions within retail banking.
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). The Retail Banking Directorate oversees supervision and policy for UK retail banking and mortgages, driving better outcomes for consumers including those with vulnerabilities – through firm‑specific, sector‑wide, and event‑driven work, with a strong focus on fairness, affordability, and consumer protection.
Role Responsibilities
* Influence senior leaders by engaging with firm management on culture, governance, and systems, driving better customer outcomes and stronger organisational integrity
* Assess business strategies by analysing firm models and identifying key risks, solving complex problems to protect consumers and markets
* Shape regulatory approaches by contributing to supervisory strategies, ensuring effective interventions that reduce harm and maintain trust
* Leverage data insights by spotting trends and anomalies, providing actionable intelligence that strengthens decision‑making and industry oversight
* Build collaborative networks by working with internal teams and external stakeholders, fostering alignment and shared success across the financial ecosystem
* Champion continuous improvement by recommending process enhancements and supporting colleagues, helping the division stay agile and proactive in addressing sector‐wide risks
Location
London, Leeds, Edinburgh
Contract type
Full time, Permanent
Profession
Retail Banking, Senior, Supervisor
Working pattern
Flexible working, Hybrid
Closing Date
22/01/2026
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