Payments Policy Technical Specialist

Payment Systems Regulator; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory authority in Greater London seeks a Payments Policy Technical Specialist to provide expert advice on interbank payment systems and support policy-making. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, delivering internal training, and representing the PSR at conferences. Candidates should have experience in payment technology and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working options and private healthcare.

Benefits

28 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (up to 50% remote)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory pension of at least 8%

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the operation and use of interbank payment systems.
• Experience with payment technology such as encryption and open banking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on UK interbank payment systems to shape policy-making.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote PSR objectives.
• Represent the PSR in meetings and conferences.

Skills

Experience in interbank payment systems

Knowledge of payment technology

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Payments Policy Technical Specialist

Department: Policy

Salary: London only ranging from £79,300 to £120,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the PSR

The Payment System Regulator (PSR) is an independent economic regulator focused on ensuring payment systems work well for everyone. It is a subsidiary of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and will be consolidated into the FCA in March 2025. The Policy team drives delivery of the PSR’s strategy and offers opportunities to work on policy development and analysis, project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice to the PSR about the UK’s interbank payment systems (the Faster Payments System and Bacs) to shape policy-making.
• Deliver expert advice and industry insight on strategic, commercial, operational and technical aspects of payments and payment systems to support the Policy division.
• Articulate complex matters clearly to non‑technical stakeholders, including contributing to and reviewing written documents for internal governance and external publication.
• Engage with a network of industry and external stakeholders to stay abreast of developments and promote PSR objectives.
• Represent the PSR in external meetings and conferences, including giving presentations and participating in panels.
• Develop and deliver internal training modules and teach‑ins to support colleague development.

What You Will Get From the Role

In addition to the above responsibilities, you will:

• Work on high‑impact policy initiatives such as preventing authorised push payment scams and collaborating with the Bank of England on upgrading Faster Payments and Bacs.
• Contribute to the PMR’s strategic agenda and collaborate closely with FCA and other regulators.

Skills and Experience

Minimum

• Proven experience in the operation and use of interbank payment systems and the services they support.
• Experience with payment technology (e.g., encryption, FinTech providers, payments APIs, open banking, AI).
• Experience in the UK payments industry and knowledge of key stakeholders.

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal and regulatory concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong technical understanding of payment systems and infrastructure for effective analysis, troubleshooting and support of end‑to‑end payment processes.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to derive well‑judged conclusions from complex concepts.
• Proven experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams, including economists, lawyers, communications specialists and policy advisors.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and building trust with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Company Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and foster a culture that respects individual strengths, viewpoints and experiences. We support employee resource groups to promote a healthy work/life balance and advance diversity ambitions.

Benefits of Working at the PSR

• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working (up to 50% remote).
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Non‑contributory pension of at least 8%.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Competitive flexible benefits scheme for a personalised package.

Application Process

Advert closing date: 23rd September 2025
CV review / shortlist: 25th September 2025
Case study & interview: WC 29th September 2025

The role is graded Technical Specialist Regulatory.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Vacancy: 1.

Application Support

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EEO Statements

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