Senior Prudential Policy Associate

Description:

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking a Senior Prudential Policy Associate to join its Financial Resilience Department within the Supervision, Policy & Competition Division. This pivotal position plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the UK’s prudential regulatory landscape by designing, implementing, and maintaining frameworks that ensure the financial soundness of firms operating under the FCA’s remit.

The FCA regulates over 46,000 firms across the UK’s financial services sector, with a mission to ensure fair markets, consumer protection, and economic stability. This role will directly contribute to developing regulatory policies that enhance financial resilience, promote innovation in emerging sectors like cryptoassets, and align UK prudential standards with global best practices.

Working in a hybrid model, the position offers an opportunity to lead policy initiatives, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the FCA at domestic and international levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of financial regulation by contributing to the development, rollout, and evolution of prudential rules that ensure a safer, more transparent financial system.

• Lead innovation in prudential policy, particularly for cryptoassets and emerging technologies, helping establish frameworks for responsible growth and financial integrity.

• Support regulatory transformation by assisting in the creation of a streamlined prudential regime and developing a unified sourcebook that provides clear and consistent guidance for firms.

• Influence policy direction through research, stakeholder engagement, and policy drafting aligned with the FCA’s mission and evolving market dynamics.

• Strengthen financial resilience by collaborating with supervision teams to identify firm-specific risks and contribute to targeted prudential interventions.

• Represent the FCA in domestic and international regulatory forums, contributing to global conversations on prudential standards and regulatory alignment.

• Drive forward regulatory innovation by helping develop a new sourcebook for core prudential standards that underpin evolving and emerging financial activities.

• Provide expert analytical support on policy matters related to capital adequacy, liquidity, and risk management frameworks for regulated firms.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis within regulated industries.

• Experience in financial services policy development and implementation.

• Proven expertise in prudential regulation and risk-based supervision frameworks.

Essential Competencies:

• A proactive, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams independently.

• Deep understanding of the FCA’s role, remit, and regulatory regimes, or that of similar global financial regulators.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, capable of interpreting complex financial and regulatory data.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with skill in translating technical regulatory concepts into accessible language.

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a high-pressure environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaborative working skills across teams and organizations.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive annual salary between £52,400 – £68,000 (approx. £4,366 – £5,666 per month).

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work.

• Non-contributory pension scheme (8–12% employer contribution based on age).

• Life assurance at eight times annual salary.

• Private healthcare through Bupa and comprehensive income protection coverage.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options for flexible work arrangements.

• 35 hours of paid volunteering leave annually to support community involvement.

• Access to a flexible benefits platform, offering perks tailored to individual lifestyles.

• Inclusive culture that supports part-time, job-share, and flexible working options.

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility:

The FCA is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual is valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, the FCA ensures fair opportunities for applicants with disabilities and long-term conditions who meet the minimum role criteria.

The organization actively supports flexible working arrangements and values diversity in background, thought, and experience—recognizing that inclusion strengthens decision-making and regulatory excellence.

Applicants requiring any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process can contact Tahir Khan for support at tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk.