Lead Policy Advisor (9-month FTC / Secondment / Acting up)
Financial Conduct AuthorityLondon, England, United Kingdom • Leeds, England, United Kingdom • City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted May 14, 2026
60700 - 88666 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
The FCA regulates financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective.
Job Description
Lead Policy Advisor (9-month FTC / Secondment / Acting up) for the FCA's Consumer Investments Advice Policy Team, responsible for leading policy development and reform in investment advice and guidance.
Requirements
- Prior experience delivering complex work programmes and turning evidence into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers
- Prior experience leading people and delivering high quality outputs through others
- Sound judgement in complex or ambiguous situations
- Stakeholder management
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Reliable delivery focus
- Understanding of regulatory policy development
- Collaborative and inclusive teamworking
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
- Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle