Director of Wholesale & Unauthorised Investigations

Financial Conduct Authority; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK regulatory body is seeking a Director for Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations. This senior leadership role focuses on managing complex investigations and enforcement actions in the financial sector, aiming to disrupt financial crime and ensure market integrity. Responsibilities include developing enforcement strategies and leading a team of over 200 staff. The position offers exposure to strategic issues and key players in finance, with a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory pension up to 12%

Life assurance of eight times basic salary

Income protection

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing and influencing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to conduct complex investigations.
• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver enforcement strategy for wholesale and unauthorised business.
• Manage complex investigations and enforcement actions.
• Drive FCA activities to disrupt financial crime.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Complex investigations

Cross-organisational project delivery

Leadership and team building

Judgement and decision making

Job description

A leading UK regulatory body is seeking a Director for Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations. This senior leadership role focuses on managing complex investigations and enforcement actions in the financial sector, aiming to disrupt financial crime and ensure market integrity. Responsibilities include developing enforcement strategies and leading a team of over 200 staff. The position offers exposure to strategic issues and key players in finance, with a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits package.