FinTech/RegTech Emerging Technology Specialist – 6 Month FTC

Financial Conduct Authority; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the UK is seeking an Emerging Technology Specialist for a 6-month FTC to develop technical expertise and lead innovative research in FinTech and RegTech. Responsibilities include creating strategic partnerships, mentoring juniors, and shaping tech-driven regulatory transformation. Ideal candidates should have deep knowledge of emerging technologies, experience in the financial services sector, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

Non‑contributory pension and life assurance

Private healthcare

35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience engaging and building relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to learn quickly and convert insights into actionable plans.
• Able to plan and lead workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in emerging technologies to position the FCA as a smarter regulator.
• Create strategic partnerships to align research with FCA objectives.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues to foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Experience in emerging technologies within financial services

Deep knowledge of emerging technologies

Experience working in FinTech/RegTech

Skilled at leading complex projects

Able to influence and communicate clearly

Job description

FinTech/RegTech Emerging Technology Specialist – 6 Month FTC

Division: Data, Technology & Innovation

Department: Strategy Architecture and Planning

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 to £102,100 and London from £79,300 to £113,200 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Technical Specialist - Regulatory

• Your recruitment contact is Sonika Suryadevara via [e-mail]. Applications must be submitted through our online portal.

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital‑first, data‑led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile and cost‑effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency and operational efficiency.

Sitting within DTI, the Strategy & Architecture team supports enabling the FCA Strategy through strategic advice, partnership with stakeholders and targeted research into emerging technologies, aligned with overall Enterprise Architecture.

About the role

• Develop deep technical expertise in emerging technologies to position the FCA as a Smarter Regulator, leading innovative research and driving proofs of concept (PoCs)

• Create strategic partnerships with external stakeholders to ensure research aligns with FCA objectives, market trends and delivers measurable impact

• Act as a connector between the team and the wider FCA, fostering collaboration, sharing insights and shaping strategic direction on tech‑driven regulatory transformation

• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, promoting an inclusive, wellbeing‑focused culture that values diversity of thought and innovative problem‑solving

• Deliver a comprehensive action plan based on LA’s research, incorporating horizon scanning for emerging technologies in financial services and assessing their potential to support FCA objectives, such as consumer protection and reducing financial crime

• Explore tech stack opportunities across financial services to identify where regulation can integrate with technology to reduce compliance burden, improve efficiency and support innovation and growth

Skills required

Minimum:

• Experience in emerging technologies within financial services, including delivering detailed proposals and actionable insights on novel tech solutions

• Experience working in FinTech/RegTech, leveraging your deep understanding of networks and tech stacks to drive research, analysis and implementation of innovative solutions

• Experience engaging and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, teams and experts across multiple levels to align technology strategies with business needs

Essential:

• Deep knowledge of emerging technologies in financial services with the ability to learn quickly and turn insights into actionable plans

• Skilled at leading complex projects, prioritising delivery to time and quality standards

• Able to influence, align proposals with organisational goals, and communicate clearly to win hearts and minds

• Able to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable outcomes

• Able to plan and lead workshops

• Foster a positive, diverse team culture by focusing on success measures while maintaining collaboration

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

• Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help – reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part‑time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability Confident: our hiring approach

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes, we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.

Useful information and timeline

• Job advert close: Midnight 03 December (please apply by 11.59pm 02 December)

• Shortlist: 04 December

• Screening Interview: w/c 08 December

• Technical & Competency Interviews: w/c 15 December

• 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.