Senior Policy Adviser

Financial Conduct Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for financial markets seeks a Senior Policy Adviser to lead impactful policy development and collaborate with various stakeholders. The role requires expertise in regulatory policy-making and project management, with a focus on consumer protection and market integrity. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence the financial services sector significantly.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Hybrid working (up to 60% remote)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory Pension at least 8%

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of public or regulatory policy-making.
• Proven delivery and project management experience.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development and delivery on high-profile projects.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of policy initiatives.
• Contribute to the FCA's strategy and consumer policy.

Skills

Public or regulatory policy-making

Project management

Written communication

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Job description

Overview

Senior Policy Adviser

Division – Supervision Policy and Competition

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £68,000 and London £57,700 to £70,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

Background

Are you interested in work, which is dynamic, high-impact and makes a real difference to people’s lives?

We have several opportunities for Senior Policy Advisers to join our expanding Policy teams across our London, Edinburgh and Leeds offices. We welcome applications from candidates with public or regulatory policy-making expertise who can handle complex issues, communicate clearly, manage projects and stakeholders, and work with others to make change happen.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, we will be holding a Question & Answer session on Thursday 2nd October between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. Please join us.

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. The FCA drives meaningful change that protects consumers, promotes competition, and strengthens markets.

Responsibilities

• Be at the heart of high-profile, high-impact projects, leading policy development and delivery; collaborate with a wide network of professionals across the FCA and beyond, including government departments, consumer representatives and industry partners.

• Work on a diverse portfolio of policy initiatives central to delivering the FCA’s 5-year strategy.

• Contribute to policy areas such as embedding the Consumer Duty, modernising the Handbook, reforming the redress framework, and shaping policy on emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence.

What will you get from the role?

Join one of our high-performing teams at the forefront of shaping the financial services industry’s future. You will influence decisions that affect millions of consumers and the integrity of our markets, and work on a range of initiatives with professionals across the FCA and beyond.

Skills and requirements

Minimum

• Experience of public or regulatory policy-making

• Proven delivery and project management experience

• Strong written communication skills, including drafting publications or papers and presenting to senior colleagues

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex information, draw reasoned inferences from data, and reach robust conclusions

• Good judgement, prioritisation, and adaptability

• Ability to identify and manage key stakeholders, build constructive relationships, and demonstrate political awareness

• Excellent organisational skills, able to deliver multiple tasks under pressure

• Ability to make a strong personal impact, work collaboratively, and challenge where appropriate

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support others

• Strong verbal communication skills

Our Values & Diversity

We are an inclusive employer, aiming to cultivate a culture that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation that drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

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%

• Life assurance

• Income protection

• Flexible benefits package to tailor your plan

Application Support and Timeline

We offer adjustments to make the application process accessible. If you have an accessibility need, please contact your recruiter. This role is graded Senior Associate – Regulatory. Advert Closing Date: 5th October. CV Review/Shortlist: 8th October. Face-to-face assessment across London (16th and 21st October), Edinburgh (22nd October) and Leeds (20th October). Please inform your recruiter if you are unavailable for any date.

Got a question?

Contact Tahir Khan at [e-mail] or Sandeep Guntupalli at [e-mail]. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.