Funds and Asset Management Policy Technical Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Office-time in London/ Leeds/Edinburgh

Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% in-?

Non-contributory pension (8–12%) and a

Private healthcare

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Financial Conduct Authority is seeking a Technical Specialist in Funds and Asset Management Policy to lead regulatory policy for alternative funds and asset management firms. You will oversee policy analysis, develop data-informed proposals and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver impactful regulatory change.

You will work with policy, legal, supervisory, economic and international teams to shape outcomes that protect investors and support fair, efficient markets across the

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of funds and asset management regulation, including alternative funds and managers.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements across business models, asset classes and fund structures.
• Experience developing, reviewing or implementing complex financial services policy or regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile policy initiatives across UK asset management and funds sector.
• Translate complex regulatory developments into clear policy solutions for decision-makers.
• Develop evidence-based policy proposals to drive regulatory change and improve market outcomes.
• Assess impact, benefits and risks of policy interventions for consumers and markets.
• Stay informed on market innovation and international regulatory developments.

Skills

Funds & Asset management regulation

Regulatory reform

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Relevant professional, legal, economic or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Title: Funds and Asset Management Policy Technical Specialist

Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)

Department: Market Interventions (MI), Asset Management and Funds

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £100,000 and London £82,300 to £110,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Technical Specialist – Regulatory

• Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [e-mail].

• Your internal recruitment contact is Katherine Whipps via [e-mail].

• This position is for 2 x Headcount

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 financial services in the UK.

SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting within the Buy-Side Directorate, the Market Interventions, Asset Management and Funds Department supervises asset management firms, using data-driven oversight and close collaboration across the FCA and industry to address key harms and deliver positive outcomes for consumers and markets.

Join a team at the heart of shaping policy for the UK investment funds and wider asset management sector. Combining policy knowledge, market insight and stakeholder engagement, the team develops proportionate, evidence-based regulation that supports effective markets, protects investors and enhances the competitiveness of the UK funds sector.

As a Technical Specialist, you will provide technical and policy leadership on the regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers, asset management firms and authorised funds. You will oversee detailed policy analysis, develop data-informed proposals, support senior decision-makers, and work with policy, legal, supervisory, economic, and international teams to deliver impactful regulatory change. This is a unique opportunity to help develop policy that impacts millions of consumers, supports market integrity and shapes the future of UK financial services.

Role responsibilities

• Lead high-profile policy initiatives across the UK asset management and funds sector, shaping regulation that delivers better outcomes for consumers, firms and markets
• Translate complex regulatory, legal, economic and market developments into clear, practical policy solutions that guide decision-making across financial services
• Develop evidence-based policy proposals and recommendations that drive regulatory change and enhance market outcomes
• Assess the impact, benefits and risks of policy interventions, ensuring decisions remain focused on positive outcomes for consumers and the wider market
• Stay at the forefront of market innovation, emerging business models and global regulatory developments, helping shape the FCA’s response to a changing financial landscape
• Build good relationships across industry, government, consumer groups and regulatory partners, bringing diverse perspectives into policy development
• Collaborate across the FCA and represent the organisation externally, influencing key discussions and supporting effective policy implementation
• Support and develop colleagues while enhancing your own leadership, policy and regulatory expertise in a visible role with broad responsibility across UK financial services

Skills required

Minimum:

• Prior experience with deep knowledge of funds and asset management regulation, with particular expertise in alternative investment funds and their managers
• Prior experience with an in-depth understanding of how regulatory requirements operate across different business models, asset classes and fund structures
• Prior experience of developing, reviewing or implementing complex financial services policy or regulation

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex workstreams, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight deadlines
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of regulatory reform, public consultation or legislative change
• Knowledge of international funds standards and major overseas regulatory regimes
• Experience working with regulatory data, impact assessment or cost-benefit analysis
• A relevant professional, legal, economic or postgraduate qualification

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.

• 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 timelines

Timeline:

• Job advert close: 4th November 2026 at Midnight

• CV Review/Shortlist: 5th & 6th November 2026

• Interviews: 11th-20th November 2026

• 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

• Please note, this recruitment is for 2 x Permanent Positions