2024 Authorisations Graduate Programme

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Oct 18, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Banking & Finance
£36K
London

Requirements

We are seeking graduates from any degree discipline. You’ll learn a lot on the job but an interest in governance and compliance is beneficial. You need to be resilient, analytical and confident in using your judgement in making regulatory decision. You will be curious and able to gather relevant information whilst building relationships across the organisation.  
We only accept ONE application per person for our 2024 programmes, therefore, please apply to your first-choice programme. Any additional applications will not be progressed. 
For the 2024 Authorisations Programme, submit your online application by Sunday 10th December 2023. However, we recruit on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications. 
Applicants must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree from any university. 
Applicants for the 2024 graduate programmes must have graduated or be in their final year of study.

Responsibilities

The work is challenging but varied. As a gateway supervisor, you’ll make decisions on whether to approve applications from firms and individuals. We get applications spanning a range of sectors and different financial models, including:
retail and wholesale banks
crypto firms
credit unions
insurance firms
non-bank lenders
debt purchasers and debt management firms
e-money firms
investment intermediaries
firms who want to add wholesale permissions and products to their sales offering

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.

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2013

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.