Distribution Policy Manager

Financial Conduct Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body is seeking a Distribution Policy Manager to influence consumer investments. This role involves delivering policy changes, managing stakeholders, and overseeing various policy-related tasks in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have significant experience in policy-making and financial services, and will contribute to shaping the regulatory landscape for consumer investments.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (up to 60% from home)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

Life assurance of eight times basic salary

Income protection

Qualifications

• Prior policy-making and financial services experience in a regulator or relevant organization.
• Experience managing large projects and coaching colleagues.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Delivering policy change and implementation through complex project leadership.
• Identifying and managing key stakeholders and building relationships.
• Overseeing policy-related work and providing high-quality advice.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Policy Development

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

Distribution Policy Manager

Department – Market Analysis & Policy

Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 to £90,000 and London £79,300 to £95,000 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. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy manager to join the Market Analysis & Policy (MAP) department within the FCA’s Consumer Investments (CI) Directorate and help shape the future of consumer investments. The department is responsible for strategic policymaking and providing markets insights for the consumer investments sector, which covers over 5,000 firms and 50,000 individuals, providing a range of crucial investment services to consumers.

We want consumers to be able to make good investment decisions. We want people to invest with confidence, understanding the risks and the protection involved. A well-functioning consumer investments sector will also support capital raising, investment innovation and job growth in the real economy, driving wider economic growth that can benefit everyone.

The Consumer Investments Distribution Policy team is responsible for ensuring that the regulatory regime governing the distribution of investment products to consumers is robust, reliable and supports the FCA's objectives. The team has a broad remit covering widely applicable regimes, such as financial promotions, product governance and disclosure. We also lead online harms policy development, working closely with the Financial Promotions and Enforcement Taskforce.

What will you be doing?

• Delivering policy change and implementation, which will include leading complex projects and understanding and supporting good governance

• Identifying and managing key stakeholders, building rapport and constructive relationships with government, industry and consumer groups, and being a credible representative for the FCA

• Overseeing a wide range of policy-related work, including providing high quality policy advice and support to supervisors, firms, consumers and trade and consumer bodies

• Developing and planning the team strategy and priorities, including identifying priority work, scoping new products and considering how these supports FCA strategic priorities

• Helping to develop and grow the expertise within the team and the wider department

• Taking a wider leadership role in the department

What will you get from the role?

• Influence and shape the regulatory treatment of consumer investments, driving meaningful change in financial regulation

• This is your opportunity to work at the heart of the FCA, where your expertise will directly impact businesses and consumers

• Opportunity for growth and challenge, perfect for those who thrive under pressure and want to drive innovation in financial regulation

• The role is fast-paced and high profile that keeps you at the forefront of policy decisions

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 Click Here )

Minimum

• Prior policy-making and financial services experience in a regulator, government department, firm or other relevant organisation, handling complex policy issues

• Prior experience of managing large projects and line managing and coaching / supporting colleagues

• Prior experience in managing senior stakeholders, both internal and external

Essential

• Experience of proposing and developing solutions, ideally in a policy context

• Strong persuading and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in managing stakeholder engagement

• Ability to communicate key messages and explain issues in a clear and concise manner

• Analyse complex information to draw reasoned and logical inferences from quantitative and/or qualitative data, and to reach robust and practical conclusions

• Ability to make good judgements, to prioritise effectively, to respond positively to challenge and to adapt approach and working styles quickly and successfully

• Experience of working to deliver complex projects to tight deadlines, and ability to exercise a high degree of initiative in response to changing circumstances

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

• 28 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 each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)

• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary

• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but 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 a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as Manager, Regulatory

• Advert Closing Date: 28th May 2025

• CV Review/Shortlist: 30th May 2025

• Competency Based Interview: w/c 2nd June 2025

• Final Stage Interview: w/c 9th June 2025

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:

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