The Lead Global Engagement and Strategy Associate - Americas & Consumer Protection will support the Manager and leadership of the Global Strategy and Engagement Team, particularly through the line management of around three Associates. The role will manage delivery of the FCA’s strategic engagement with authorities in the United States and wider Americas region as well as the International Division’s work on international retail & consumer protection policy.
Requirements
- Minimum: Demonstratable experience of international relations, and advising & persuading internal and external stakeholders, preferably in relation to the US or Americas-region or on international retail/consumer protection issues
- Prior experience of policy development, supervision or enforcement in relation to financial services and financial regulation
- Essential: Work inclusively and collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, drawing on a range of skills across the wider organisation to deliver
- Demonstrated experience delivering results through others, directing, motivating and supporting colleagues across multiple projects
- Assured strategic approach - able to analyse complex issues, making judgments and proposals to build a long-term plan
- Highly effective at both written and spoken communication, able to convey complex topics concisely and engagingly for different audiences
- Identifies and manages key stakeholders, building rapport and constructive long-term relationships. Coordinating and planning engagement with senior stakeholders
- Project management experience, with effective self-management and organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks on tight deadlines
- Clear understanding and articulation of the FCA’s functions and objectives within the UK financial regulatory framework and our approach to regulation and supervision.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
- Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
- 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
- Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders).
- A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
