Payments Policy Associate
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
Department: Cross-Cutting Market Analysis and Strategy
Salary banding: National (Leeds and Edinburgh) from £43,100 to £50,200 and London from £47,300 to £55,100 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
Grade: Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory
Internal Recruitment Contact: Louis Van Den Burg via louis.vandenburg@fca.org.uk
External Recruitment Contact: 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.
Role Responsibilities
* Play an active role in the Payments Policy team, helping to deliver a major regulatory modernisation programme and supporting policy development on innovative payment models, including agentic commerce
* Support wider project delivery and management of FCA policy governance
* Deliver impactful payments policy projects by applying your expertise in analysis and project management, shaping the future of financial regulation and innovation
* Build close cross-functional relationships across the organisation, promoting collaboration that accelerates policy delivery and enhances the FCA’s influence
* Shape policy proposals that directly influence regulatory frameworks, ensuring fair, transparent, and future‑ready markets
* Role model FCA’s Values and Core Capabilities, inspiring high standards and integrity across the organisation
Minimum Skills Required
* Prior experience of working within financial services or a regulated industry
* Demonstrable experience of analysing information and forming a judgement
* Demonstrable experience in supporting on policy development
Essential Skills
* Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and issues
* Problem solving and strategic thinking skills
* Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to build a network across the organisation
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
* Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
* 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
* 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)
* A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
EEO Statement
We welcome diverse working styles and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that is free from discrimination and bias.
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