Senior Wholesale Banks Supervisor - Projects Team

Financial Conduct Authority; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory body is seeking a Senior Wholesale Banks Supervisor for their Projects Team. This role focuses on oversight of investment banks, delivering regulatory projects, and building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits, including private healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (60% home)

Private healthcare

Non-contributory pension at least 8%

Life assurance of eight times salary

Income protection

Qualifications

• Prior experience in wholesale financial services, consultancy, or regulatory environments.
• Experience working with complex information, identifying key themes.
• Confidence working independently and knowing when to seek support.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and deliver multi-firm regulatory projects.
• Explore conduct risks in wholesale banking.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in wholesale financial services

Engaging with senior stakeholders

Problem-solving skills

Curiosity and strategic thinking

Independent working

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability under pressure

Job description

Senior Wholesale Banks Supervisor - Projects Team

Department – Sell Side

Division – Supervision, Policy and Competition

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £71,200 and London £57,700 to £78,300 pro rata (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.

The Wholesale Banks Supervision Department oversees the conduct of investment banks, helping to ensure fair outcomes and strong market integrity. Our projects team is responsible for carrying out multi-firm reviews to assess how banks meet their conduct responsibilities, deliver good outcomes for clients and support the integrity of financial markets.

What will you be doing?

• Co-designing and delivering multi-firm regulatory projects that assess bank conduct and communicate findings to the wider sector, working closely with colleagues across supervision and technical teams
• Exploring conduct risks in wholesale banking by thoughtfully analysing FCA data and external insights
• Leading and contributing to collaborative workstreams within a supportive supervisory team and wider department
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders at firms and other regulators through clear engagement
• Preparing accessible, timely briefings for senior leaders and internal teams, sharing insights both verbally and in writing
• Fostering an inclusive culture by actively supporting diversity, listening to different perspectives and encouraging respectful dialogue

What you will get from the role

• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to key issues shaping financial services
• A valued role in developing outcomes-focused testing strategies assessing bank conduct
• Meaningful engagement with senior leaders at wholesale banks and strong relationships across the FCA and global regulators
• Exposure to diverse expertise across the organisation, fostering shared learning and growth
• Supportive development pathways to build a fulfilling career in public service
• A chance to make a positive impact through inclusive, purpose-driven work

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.

Minimum

• Prior experience in wholesale financial services, consultancy, legal, or regulatory environments, with a thoughtful understanding of sector dynamics
• Prior experience engaging constructively with senior stakeholders to support positive change and build trusted relationships
• Prior experience in solving complex problems effectively, and adapting approach in response to new information and insights

Essential

• A curious mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to meaningful public outcomes
• Confidence working independently, applying sound judgement and knowing when to seek support or escalate issues
• Experience working with complex information, identifying key themes and shaping clear strategies and action plans
• A collaborative approach to teamwork, contributing to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and respected
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deliver effectively under time pressure

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.

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
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements.