Senior Prudential Risk Leader

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Job summary

Financial Conduct Authority seeks a Senior Risk Specialist to lead prudential risk assessments, support regulatory decisions, and apply prudential frameworks across diverse firm types. The role emphasizes collaboration with frontline supervisors, stakeholder engagement, and capability development within the Financial Resilience Department.

Based in the UK, the role offers exposure to high-stakes regulatory work, with a focus on safeguarding consumers and markets, while developing expertise in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of prudential risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with FCA-regulated firms and understanding of their business models.
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk and financial resilience within regulated financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support in-depth financial resilience assessments across a diverse portfolio of wholesale and retail firms.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and recommendations to support regulatory decisions.
• Evaluate regulatory tools to help firms meet financial resilience standards and deepen regulatory insight.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, sharing expertise and developing capability within the team.
• Collaborate with frontline supervisors to deliver joined-up regulatory outcomes and broaden professional networks.
• Engage stakeholders with sound judgement and clear, accountable advice.
• Apply prudential frameworks across various firm types and business models.

Skills

Prudential risk management

FCA-regulated firms experience

Regulatory risk assessment

Job description

Financial Conduct Authority seeks a Senior Risk Specialist to lead prudential risk assessments, support regulatory decisions, and apply prudential frameworks across diverse firm types. The role emphasizes collaboration with frontline supervisors, stakeholder engagement, and capability development within the Financial Resilience Department.

Based in the UK, the role offers exposure to high-stakes regulatory work, with a focus on safeguarding consumers and markets, while developing expertise in