Senior Prudential Policy Lead – Regulatory & Risk

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension (8–12%)

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Volunteer time

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

The Financial Conduct Authority invites applications for a Prudential Policy Lead in the Financial Resilience area of the Supervision, Policy & Competition division. This senior role leads the design and enhancement of prudential regimes (IFPR/MIFIDPRU, MIPRU, IPRU) and sets how prudential standards are interpreted across FCA-regulated firms.

You will own end-to-end policy work, oversee multiple workstreams, engage with Supervision, Enforcement, HM Treasury and industry bodies, and line-manage

Qualifications

• Significant experience in prudential regulation or risk management within a regulator or prudentially regulated firm.
• Strong knowledge of Basel standards, IFPR, MIPRU, IPRU, and related regimes.
• Proven ability to lead long-term policy workstreams and provide senior stakeholder guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, review and enhancement of FCA prudential regimes (IFPR/MIFIDPRU, MIPRU, IPRU) and related standards.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of prudential risks to inform policy decisions.
• Engage with Supervision, Enforcement, HM Treasury, and industry bodies; lead consultations.
• Provide technical briefings to senior management and guide compliance with new rules.
• Manage multiple workstreams, monitor dependencies, and line manage 1–2 junior staff.

Skills

Prudential regulation

Regulatory risk management

Lead and manage workstreams

Clear written and verbal communication

Job description

The Financial Conduct Authority invites applications for a Prudential Policy Lead in the Financial Resilience area of the Supervision, Policy & Competition division. This senior role leads the design and enhancement of prudential regimes (IFPR/MIFIDPRU, MIPRU, IPRU) and sets how prudential standards are interpreted across FCA-regulated firms.

You will own end-to-end policy work, oversee multiple workstreams, engage with Supervision, Enforcement, HM Treasury and industry bodies, and line-manage