Digital Assets Policy Adviser

Financial Conduct Authority; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory body is seeking a Digital Assets Policy Adviser to lead policy development for cryptoassets. This role involves conducting research, drafting briefings, and consulting with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, alongside relevant experience in financial services or related sectors. Competitive salary and benefits include hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working up to 60%

Private healthcare

Non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience of policy development within financial services, government, or cryptoassets sector.
• Experience in drafting and summarising policy documents.
• Experience presenting key issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support policy development and conduct research.
• Draft consultation papers and guidance documents.
• Consult with government, regulators, and industry stakeholders on policy.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Digital Assets Policy Adviser

Division – Payments and Digital Assets

Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £53,700 and London £47,300 to £59,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. The Cryptoassets Policy team sits in the Payments and Digital Assets Department and plays a critical role in leading the FCA\'s policy work on devising a regulatory regime for cryptoassets. Regulation of the cryptoassets sector is underway and HMT has proposed bringing more into the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Crypto Policy team\'s role is to devise and drive this work forward, liaising with internal stakeholders, HMT, Bank of England, industry, and international regulators to propose a future regulatory framework.

What will you be doing?

As an Associate in the team, you will have the opportunity to lead and support on policy development, conduct research and analysis, draft consultation papers and briefing materials, and develop FCA rules and guidance for future cryptoasset related publications. You will support senior members with background operational tasks, evidence gathering and completing risk assessments whilst developing new policy areas. You will consult with government, other regulators, industry, and opinion formers shaping the market. You will provide training, advice, and briefings about cryptoasset issues to FCA colleagues.

What will you get from the role?

• This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of policy in the FCA in an evolving area of policy
• You will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of the market dynamics and regulations that will shape the future regulation of cryptoassets
• Work on policy implementation in a fast-growing space within financial services
• Using your knowledge to make a meaningful impact on cryptoassets within the UK

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme)

Minimum

• Experience of policy development within financial services, government, or cryptoassets sector
• Experience in drafting and summarising policy documents

Essential

• Experience of analysing information and contributing to the development of policy
• Evidence of problem solving and organisational skills with the ability to manage and support a variety of priorities and issues
• Good stakeholder management with the ability to build a network across and beyond the organisation
• Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work
• Experience presenting key issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing
• Take responsibility on project work, building evidence cases and developing policy

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a 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% of basic salary
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We also have a flexible benefits scheme. We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. We can explore what might work best for both sides.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer adjustments to make your application experience straightforward. If you have an accessibility need, please contact your recruiter.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory
• Advert Closing Date: 21st September at 23:59
• CV Review/Shortlist: 23rd September
• Competency Based Interview: W/C 29th September

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail during screening; please inform if unavailable for any date.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, contact Tahir Khan at [e-mail]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.