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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulatory body for the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. Its primary responsibility is to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial markets and to protect consumers. The FCA regulates various financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and mortgage providers, to ensure that they comply with relevant laws and regulations. The ultimate mission of the FCA is to promote effective competition and fair practices in the financial industry while safeguarding consumers' interests. Their purpose is to maintain the trust and confidence of the public in the financial system by overseeing and enforcing rules that promote transparency, accountability, and fair treatment of consumers. The FCA also provides educational resources and guidance to help consumers make informed financial decisions and protect themselves from potential risks and scams.

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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

We aim to make markets work well – for individuals, for business, large and small, and for the economy as a whole.

You should have extensive experience in payments policy, strong analytical skills, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

You will advise on payments policy, analyze regulations, develop guidelines, engage with stakeholders, monitor industry trends, and ensure compliance with legal standards in the financial sector.

London

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  Salary: National up to £64,000 and London up to £70,400
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   Do you want to shape the future of payments in the Payments Policy team at the FCA?
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   The payments team leads on the policy that makes payments work. The work touches the lives of everyone in the UK, making sure that payments are fast, efficient, dependable, and safe.
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   The payments landscape is undergoing rapid change. Increasing digitalisation, the emergence of new ways of paying, the evolution of open banking data sharing and payment initiation services that give consumers ways to interact with their bank accounts in new ways. These developments are underpinned by payment services regulation.
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   The payments regulatory landscape is about to undergo meaningful change as the legislative framework is under review as part of government repeal and replacement of retained EU law. Our team is shaping the future regulatory framework that will emerge from this work.
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   We are recruiting three positions:
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  <li> Two permanent positions</li>
  <li> One 12-month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment position</li>
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   What you will be doing
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  <li> You will have the opportunity to support on policy areas conducting research, engaging with teams across the FCA, and studying information to develop policy proposals. You will build depth and breadth of knowledge as you support the team’s wider work in the Payments and Digital Assets Department</li>
  <li> You will contribute to public consultation on changes to FCA rules or guidance, as well as work to ensure FCA priorities are reflected in changes taken forward by others. You will consult with government, other regulators, industry, and other opinion formers shaping the market</li>
  <li> You will also provide training, advice, and briefings about payments policy issues to FCA colleagues and senior leadership</li>
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   What will you get from the role?
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   This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of policy in the FCA in an evolving area of policy.
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  <li> Opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of the systems and regulations that underlie payments and which touch on every area of consumer and businesses financial lives</li>
  <li> As an employer, the FCA places value on your learning, and we offer world-class development opportunities which will assist you in achieving your career aspirations. We can support professional qualifications in data science or financial analysis for a motivated person, depending on your profile</li>
 </ul>
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   Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifecycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash.
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  <br> Core benefits that you will receive as standard are:
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  <li> 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays</li>
  <li> Private healthcare with Bupa</li>
  <li> 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)</li>
  <li> Life assurance of eight times your basic salary</li>
  <li> Income protection</li>
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  <br> We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations.
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   The skills and experience you will have
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  <i> We are a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role.</i>
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   Minimum
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  <li> Experience of policy making or working in a policy role in the payments sector</li>
  <li> Proven experience in presenting key issues clearly and succinctly in writing</li>
  <li> Evidence of problem solving and experience in managing a variety of competing priorities and issues</li>
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   Essential
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  <li> Experience of analysing information and contributing to the development of policy</li>
  <li> Proven experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders</li>
  <li> Good stakeholder management with the ability to build a network across and beyond the organisation</li>
  <li> Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work</li>
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   About the FCA
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   The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found 
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   here.
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  <br> The FCA's Values &amp; Diversity
  <br> Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion 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.
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  <br> The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our Senior Associate - Regulatory role.
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   Flexible working
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   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 won’t judge you for asking.
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  <br> Multi-location
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   As part of the FCA’s on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from.
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   Useful information
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   Applications for this role close at 23:59 on Sunday 4th August 2024
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  <br> This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory
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   What to expect from our interview process
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   All applications will be reviewed once the advert has closed.
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  <br> Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a case study and followed by a competency-based interview if you are successful at the case study stage.
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   Recruitment timeline:
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  <li> Closing date: 4th August 2024</li>
  <li> Case study: w/c 12th August 2024</li>
  <li> Interview: w/c 19th August 2024</li>
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   Please make the recruiter aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
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   Got a question?
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   If you are interested in learning more about the role please contact:
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   For Internal applicants, please contact Jennifer Wishart at 
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   jennifer.wishart@fca.org.uk
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   For External applicants, please contact Chhavi Bartaria at 
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   chhavi.bartaria@fca.org.uk
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   Application support
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   We want to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best.
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   If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter to discuss this further. Our aim is to make your application as easy and comfortable as possible, and your recruiter will be happy to work with you to make any necessary arrangements where possible.
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  <br> Please note – Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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  Salary: National up to £64,000 and London up to £70,400
 
 
 
   Do you want to shape the future of payments in the Payments Policy team at the FCA?
 
 
 
   The payments team leads on the policy that makes payments work. The work touches the lives of everyone in the UK, making sure that payments are fast, efficient, dependable, and safe.
 
 
 
   The payments landscape is undergoing rapid change. Increasing digitalisation, the emergence of new ways of paying, the evolution of open banking data sharing and payment initiation services that give consumers ways to interact with their bank accounts in new ways. These developments are underpinned by payment services regulation.
 
 
 
   The payments regulatory landscape is about to undergo meaningful change as the legislative framework is under review as part of government repeal and replacement of retained EU law. Our team is shaping the future regulatory framework that will emerge from this work.
 
 
 
   We are recruiting three positions:
 
 
   Two permanent positions
   One 12-month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment position
 
 
 
   What you will be doing
 
 
   You will have the opportunity to support on policy areas conducting research, engaging with teams across the FCA, and studying information to develop policy proposals. You will build depth and breadth of knowledge as you support the team’s wider work in the Payments and Digital Assets Department
   You will contribute to public consultation on changes to FCA rules or guidance, as well as work to ensure FCA priorities are reflected in changes taken forward by others. You will consult with government, other regulators, industry, and other opinion formers shaping the market
   You will also provide training, advice, and briefings about payments 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.
 
 
   Opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of the systems and regulations that underlie payments and which touch on every area of consumer and businesses financial lives
   As an employer, the FCA places value on your learning, and we offer world-class development opportunities which will assist you in achieving your career aspirations. We can support professional qualifications in data science or financial analysis for a motivated person, depending on your profile
 
 
 
   Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifecycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash.
 
 
 
   Core benefits that you will receive as standard are:
 
 
   25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
   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 support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations.
 
 
 
   The skills and experience you will have
 
 
   We are a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role.
 
 
 
   Minimum
 
 
   Experience of policy making or working in a policy role in the payments sector
   Proven experience in presenting key issues clearly and succinctly in writing
   Evidence of problem solving and experience in managing a variety of competing priorities and issues
 
 
 
   Essential
 
 
   Experience of analysing information and contributing to the development of policy
   Proven experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders
   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
 
 
 
   About the FCA
 
 
   The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found 
  
   here.
  
 
 
 
   The FCA's Values & Diversity
   Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion 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.
 
 
 
   The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our Senior Associate - Regulatory role.
 
 
 
   Flexible working
 
 
   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 won’t judge you for asking.
 
 
   Multi-location
 
 
   As part of the FCA’s on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from.
 
 
 
   Useful information
 
 
   Applications for this role close at 23:59 on Sunday 4th August 2024
 
 
 
   This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory
 
 
 
   What to expect from our interview process
 
 
   All applications will be reviewed once the advert has closed.
   
   Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a case study and followed by a competency-based interview if you are successful at the case study stage.
 
 
 
   Recruitment timeline:
 
 
   Closing date: 4th August 2024
   Case study: w/c 12th August 2024
   Interview: w/c 19th August 2024
 
 
 
   Please make the recruiter 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:
 
 
   For Internal applicants, please contact Jennifer Wishart at 
  
   jennifer.wishart@fca.org.uk
  
 
 
   For External applicants, please contact Chhavi Bartaria at 
  
   chhavi.bartaria@fca.org.uk
  
 
 
 
   Application support
 
 
   We want to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best.
 
 
 
   If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter to discuss this further. Our aim is to make your application as easy and comfortable as possible, and your recruiter will be happy to work with you to make any necessary arrangements where possible.
 
 
   Please note – Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
 



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