EA - Reg C Associate

The Financial Conduct Authority; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory body in London is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director of Consumer Finance. The candidate will manage high-level communications, coordinate operations, and drive strategic objectives essential to the division. This role demands strong organisational skills, the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, and a deep understanding of UK financial regulations. The position offers a hybrid working model and a prosperous working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Private healthcare

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience driving operational excellence with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads to a high standard.
• Strong analytical skills to grasp complex information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in advancing strategic objectives.
• Coordinate operations of the Director's office.
• Draft key communications and documentation.

Skills

Experience applying UK financial rules and regulations

Strong organisational skills

Time-management skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Experience engaging with stakeholders

Excellent verbal communication skills

Job description

EA – Reg C Associate

Division: Supervision Policy & Competition
Directorate: Consumer Finance

Salary: Associate Regulatory banding applies – 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.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the Director Consumer Finance, helping to drive the division’s strategic agenda and maintain operational excellence. The Consumer Finance directorate oversees the supervision of approximately 30,000 flexible firms and leads on policy development for the credit market. This role offers a unique chance to work closely with the Director and collaborate with teams across the entire directorate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in advancing strategic objectives by offering advice, guidance and coordination with the Senior Leadership Team and the Executive Directors’ private office.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day and forward‑looking operations of the Director’s office, including business planning, budget oversight, and management of cross‑directorate workstreams.
• Draft and manage key communications and documentation on behalf of the Director, such as presentations, directorate notes, meeting agendas and speaking engagement materials.
• Prepare high‑quality briefing materials for senior meetings and review contributions to ensure consistent standards.
• Represent or accompany the Director in meetings, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring timely escalation of important matters.
• Track and follow up on actions and insights from MI packs and directorate responsibilities, liaising with relevant Business Partners, Heads of Department and stakeholders to ensure momentum and accountability.

What you will get from the role

• Unique perspective across the SPC division and the wider FCA, with valuable exposure to senior‑level thinking and decision‑making.
• A strong platform for career development and personal growth within a high‑impact visible role.
• The chance to play a key part in delivering the division’s strategic priorities during a period of significant change.
• An opportunity to build and refine stakeholder‑management skills through meaningful engagement across the organisation and industry.
• A collaborative, supportive working environment with varied tasks that promote continuous learning.
• A broad understanding of the SPC’s role within the FCA and the opportunity to influence and contribute to industry professionals at all levels.

Skills Required

Minimum

• Experience applying UK financial rules and regulations.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time‑management skills – demonstrated ability to manage high‑volume workloads to a high standard within tight deadlines.
• Experience driving operational excellence with a proactive, independent approach and the ability to identify and implement improvements.

Essential

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly grasp complex information, understand its context and implications, anticipate issues and consistently deliver outcomes.
• Excellent oral communication skills, adaptable to different audiences, with integrity to handle confidential matters with discretion and build trust.
• Experience engaging confidently and effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders to build, maintain and develop key relationships.
• Ability to guide others to successfully deliver divisional priorities such as Business Planning and RCSA, alongside a good understanding of the FCA and its wider context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture that respects the individual strengths, views and experiences of all employees. 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 employee resource groups that aim to promote a healthy work/life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

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 each month (contribution levels increase with age, up to 12% after age 35).
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary.
• Income protection.
• A competitive flexible benefits scheme that allows you to create a personalised benefits package tailored to your lifestyle.

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 require an accessibility adjustment related to disability or condition, please contact your recruiter.

Useful Information and Timeline

Grade: Associate – Regulatory

Advert Closing Date: 14 September at 11:59pm
CV Review / Shortlist: around 15 September
First Round – Case Study Assessment: around 22 September
Competency Based Interview: around 6 October

Application Method

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

Recruiter

Applications will be processed by the Recruitment team – please keep them informed of any unavailable dates during the selection process.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1