Senior Policy Analyst, Open Banking

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greater London seeks a policy professional to lead regulatory policy development for Open Banking and associated payment schemes. You will analyse data, develop proposals, and interact with Government, regulators, and industry groups to guide FCA rules and guidance.

The role involves delivering complex policy projects, managing risks and timelines, and building senior stakeholder relationships across the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Prior experience developing and delivering regulatory policy, or solid understanding of policy development and decision-making processes.
• Prior experience delivering complex projects.
• Significant expertise applying project management methodologies and tools within changing environments.
• Prior experience managing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop and shape evidence-based policy proposals.
• Ability to analyse and challenge complex technical evidence.
• Solid project management and prioritisation skills.
• Experience working with economists, lawyers, technical specialists, policy professionals, and external consultants.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development supporting account-to-account payment methods and commercial Open Banking payment schemes.
• Analyse information and develop proposals, consultations, FCA rules, and guidance.
• Engage with colleagues, Government, regulators, industry, consumer and business groups, and international organisations.
• Deliver complex policy projects while managing risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Build trusted relationships with HM Treasury and financial services organisations.
• Partner with industry participants on initiatives supporting innovation and improved consumer and business outcomes.
• Help design and implement the long-term regulatory framework for Open Banking.
• Shape the FCA’s approach to regulating Open Banking infrastructure, standards-setting bodies, and commercial payment schemes.

Skills

Regulatory policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Evidence-based policy proposals

Effective communication

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

• Lead policy development supporting account-to-account payment methods and commercial Open Banking payment schemes
• Analyse information and develop proposals, consultations, FCA rules, and guidance
• Engage with colleagues, Government, regulators, industry, consumer and business groups, and international organisations
• Deliver complex policy projects while managing risks, dependencies, and timelines
• Build trusted relationships with HM Treasury and financial services organisations
• Partner with industry participants on initiatives supporting innovation and improved consumer and business outcomes
• Help design and implement the long-term regulatory framework for Open Banking
• Shape the FCA’s approach to regulating Open Banking infrastructure, standards-setting bodies, and commercial payment schemes

Requirements

• Prior experience developing and delivering regulatory policy, or solid understanding of policy development and decision-making processes
• Prior experience delivering complex projects
• Significant expertise applying project management methodologies and tools within changing environments
• Prior experience managing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to develop and shape evidence-based policy proposals
• Ability to analyse and challenge complex technical evidenceSolid project management and prioritisation skills
• Experience working with economists, lawyers, technical specialists, policy professionals, and external consultants
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering regulatory policy, particularly in Open Banking, while effectively managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in analytical problem-solving and evidence-based policy proposal development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Regulatory Policy Development
• Project Management Methodologies
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Evidence-Based Policy Proposals

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Policy Development
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Complex Project Delivery
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Open Banking
• FCA Rules
• Commercial Payment Schemes
• Standards-Setting Bodies
• Financial Services