Senior Policy Advisor - Cryptoassets

PSR Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial regulatory body in London is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy development in the growing cryptoassets sector. This role involves conducting research, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the regulatory framework. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services and strong analytical and communication skills. The organization promotes a flexible hybrid working model, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Hybrid working (work from home up to 60%)

Private healthcare

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience of policy development within financial services, government, or crypto assets sector.
• Experience presenting key issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing.
• Experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support policy areas conducting research and engaging with teams.
• Consult with government, other regulators, and industry.
• Provide training, advice, and briefings about crypto policy issues.

Skills

Policy development experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Experience in financial services

Job description

To understand how the FCA collects and processes personal data please refer to the FCA privacy notice .

domain and its sub-domains. It does not apply to content on https://www.fca.org.uk/ or other domains.

This website is run by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are committed to inclusive design and ensuring that our web content is accessible to all.

For example, that means you should be able to:

• zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
• navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also ensured that the text is clear and easy to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• Checkboxes are not accessible using standard voice commands.
• Some radio buttons are not given group titles when tabbing to them using a screen reader.
• Edit combo fields with options lists can be difficult to navigate to with voice commands when the field is completed.
• The programmatic labelling of edit combo fields with options lists is not clear when using a screen reader.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format contact us and tell us:

• the web address (URL) of the content
• your name and email address
• the format you need – for example large print, braille or audio

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us .

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) .

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The Financial Conduct Authority is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

• Checkboxes are not accessible using standard voice commands such as “Click checkbox” and can only be accessed by using “Tab” commands. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 (Information & Relationships).
• Some radio buttons are not given group titles when tabbing to them using a screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 (Information & Relationships).
• Edit combo fields with options lists can be difficult to navigate to with voice commands when the field is completed. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 (Information & Relationships).
• The programmatic labelling of edit combo fields with options lists is not clear when using a screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 (Information & Relationships).

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are actively engaging with our site developers and independent accessibility professionals to address the issues above and improve overall accessibility with the eventual goal of attaining full WCAG AA compliance.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 22nd July 2021. It was last reviewed on 22nd July 2021.

This website was last tested on 02/02/2021. Testing was carried out by Blazie Engineering using the Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test.

Senior Policy Advisor - Cryptoassets page is loaded

Senior Policy Advisor - Cryptoassets

Apply locations London Leeds Edinburgh time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 17, 2025 (2 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0018565

Title – Senior Policy Advisor (Cryptoassets)

Division – Payments and Digital Assets

Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £65,500 and London £57,700 to £72,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

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. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA .

The Crypto Policy team sits in the Payments and Digital Assets Department and plays a critical role in leading the FCA's policy work on cryptoassets. This sector continues to grow at great pace, creating both opportunities for consumers and regulated participants, but also new risks that we must stay ahead of.

Regulation of the cryptoassets sector is already underway and Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) has proposed bringing much more into the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It is the Crypto Policy team’s role to devise and drive this work forward, liaising with multiple internal stakeholders, HMT, Bank of England, industry, and international regulators to propose a future regulatory framework.

What will you be doing?

As an experienced Associate in the team, you will have the opportunity to lead and support on policy areas conducting research, engaging with teams across the FCA, studying business models and risks, proposing, and advising on their regulatory treatment as part of policy development. You will build depth and breadth of knowledge as you support the team’s wider work.

You will contribute to public consultation on FCA rules or guidance, as well as work to ensure FCA priorities are reflected in changes taken forward by others. You will be responsible for consulting with government, other regulators, industry, and other opinion formers shaping the market. You will also provide training, advice, and briefings about crypto policy issues to FCA colleagues and senior leadership.

What will you get from the role?

• This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of policy in the FCA in an evolving area of policy

• You will have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of the market dynamics and regulations that will shape the future regulation of the cryptoasset sector

• Work on policy implementation in a fast-growing space within financial services.

• Responsibility of being a leading figure within the team, using your knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the cryptoassets sector

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here )

Minimum

• Experience of policy development within financial services, government, or crypto assets sector

• Experience presenting key issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing

• Experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders

Essential

• Experience of analysing information and contributing to the development of policy

• Evidence of problem solving and organisational skills with the ability to manage and support a variety of priorities and issues

• Good stakeholder management with the ability to build a network across and beyond the organisation

• Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work

• Able to draft and summarise complex policy documents, whilst making policy recommendations based on information provided

• Take responsibility on project work, building evidence cases and developing policy.

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. 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.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

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% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)

• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary

• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA

Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory

• Advert Closing Date:16th August at 23:59pm

• CV Review/Shortlist: 19th August

• Competency Based Interview: 21st August – 29th August

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.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Tahir Khan at [e-mail]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Similar Jobs (7)

Market Abuse Senior Intelligence Analyst (12Month Fixed Term Contract)

locations 3 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 19, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

Business Analyst - Data Science and Advanced Analytics Team – 12 Month FTC

locations 3 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 18, 2025 (3 days left to apply)

Senior Payments Supervision

locations 3 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 21, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

About Us

At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers. Click here to learn more about the FCA.