Policy Analyst - Capital Markets

Synapri; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Synapri in London is seeking a Policy Analyst – Capital Markets to join a leading financial services organization. The role focuses on analysing regulatory and market developments, supporting member engagement and contributing to policy papers and responses.

You will work on researching policy issues, drafting high-quality materials, and coordinating committees to deliver clear insights for the capital markets team.

Qualifications

• Role focuses on analysing policy, regulatory and market developments affecting capital markets.
• Produce briefing papers, presentations and member updates for policy work.
• Support consultation responses, policy papers and thought leadership projects.
• Coordinate member committees, working groups and roundtables, including agendas and papers.
• Translate complex regulatory issues into clear, accessible messages.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse policy and market developments in financial services.
• Produce high-quality briefing papers and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support preparation of consultation responses and policy papers.
• Coordinate roundtables and working groups with agendas and follow-up actions.
• Maintain trackers and workplans to support delivery across the team.
• Build relationships with member firms and external stakeholders.
• Translate technical issues into clear messages for non-experts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Information processing

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Stakeholder engagement

Interest in capital markets

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Office suite

Job description

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent

We are searching for a Policy Analyst – Capital Markets to work for a leading Financial services organisation in London.

We're working with a leading financial services industry organisation that is looking for a Policy Executive to join its Capital Markets team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in financial services policy, gaining exposure to key industry issues, regulatory developments and market reform initiatives.

The Role

This is a broad and varied position where you'll help analyse regulatory and market developments, support member engagement activities and contribute to policy papers, consultation responses and thought leadership initiatives.

The role would suit someone who enjoys research, working with complex information and producing high-quality written materials, whilst developing expertise within financial services and capital markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyse policy, regulatory and market developments affecting the financial services sector.
• Produce high-quality briefing papers, presentations, meeting materials, member updates and communications.
• Support the preparation of consultation responses, policy papers and thought leadership projects.
• Coordinate member committees, working groups and roundtables, including agendas, papers and follow-up actions.
• Maintain project trackers, workplans and other materials to support delivery across the team.
• Build relationships with colleagues, member firms and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory issues into clear and accessible messages.
• Provide flexible support across a range of policy initiatives and projects.

You’ll ideally have:

• A keen interest in capital markets, financial services and public policy.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written communication and drafting ability.
• The ability to process large volumes of information and identify key themes and insights.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and dependable approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A degree or equivalent level of academic or professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other Office applications.