Digital Assets, Market Analysis and Strategy (Associate)

UK Regulators' Network; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the UK is seeking an associate to support the delivery of strategic workstreams that shape its approach to payments and digital assets. The role involves developing insights on emerging trends and delivering training related to crypto issues. Candidates should have experience in crypto assets and stakeholder management. This position offers flexible and hybrid working patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of crypto assets, payments or compliance.
• Proven experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in financial services, legal or for a regulator or public body.

Responsibilities

• Support with the delivery of strategic workstreams for FCA’s approach to payments and digital assets.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the FCA.
• Develop and produce reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with crypto assets

Stakeholder relationship management

Financial services experience

Job description

Overview

Financial Conduct Authority

Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK. Careers: https://www.fca.org.uk/careers

Role Responsibilities

• Support with the delivery of the strategic workstreams that shape the FCA’s approach to payments and digital assets – driving innovation and regulatory clarity in a rapidly evolving sector
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the FCA, working flexibly with teams to identify and solve complex challenges
• Undertake horizon scanning and market and sector analysis to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that enables proactive, informed outcomes to help consumers and supports market integrity
• Develop and produce clear and insightful reports and presentations setting out key risks and opportunities for stakeholders
• Deliver engaging training, advice, briefings to FCA colleagues, supporting and empowering them with the knowledge to navigate crypto-related issues effectively

Qualifications

• Proven experience of crypto assets, payments or compliance
• Proven experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders
• Previous experience working in financial services, legal or for a regulator or public body

Details

• Location: London, Leeds, Edinburgh
• Contract type: Full time, Permanent
• Profession: Assets, Associate, Digital, Strategy
• Working pattern: Flexible working, Hybrid
• Closing Date: 31/10/2025