Manager – Proactive Monitoring Team, Financial Promotions and Enforcement Taskforce
Apply locations: London, Leeds, Edinburgh Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted Today Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (12 days left to apply) Job requisition id: JR0017025 Division – Financial Promotions and Enforcement Task Force (FPET) Department – Proactive Monitoring Team Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £67,100 to £83,800 and London £73,700 to £92,100 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. The Financial Promotions and Enforcement Task Force (FPET)
is a division straddling the regulatory perimeter and has a wide remit covering both authorised and unauthorised business, overlapping between regulated and unregulated firms covering all sectors across the FCA. The division has a key role in identifying emerging issues and taking prompt robust action to reduce harm. This work is a vital element of the FCA's supervisory approach, having high visibility at senior levels with the potential to shape the regulatory landscape. The Proactive Monitoring team
conducts proactive surveillance and monitoring at the boundaries of the perimeter to detect and pursue firms that are unauthorised and many of which are knowingly running scams. The team also carries out reactive casework. The team intervenes in real-time preventing harm to consumers and protecting market integrity working with multiple partners to help drive down the incidence and impact of fraud. The team’s work has the potential to be high-profile, market sensitive and in the media spotlight. What you will be doing? Leading and supporting the delivery of proactive monitoring and reactive casework for financial promotions, issuing warnings and engaging with external stakeholders to take down problem websites Leading and supporting the delivery of supervisory cases, projects and other strategic initiatives, including: the development of strategies; planning; methodology development; and execution Accountability for the delivery of supervisory cases, including developing strategies, planning, proactive project management, methodology development and execution, proportionate risk mitigation and communication strategies Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, including at a senior level, both internally and externally, including negotiating with firms often delivering tough messages People management – managing and coaching a high performing and inclusive team that develops diverse talent ensuring the team has the right people and skills to deliver departmental goals, coaching and supporting the development of staff to meet personal and corporate goals, and actively managing talent in the team Supporting the Head of Department and playing an instrumental role in the continued development of the FPET vision and future strategy What will you get from the role? Develop and enhance people management and leadership skills within a collaborative, inclusive and learning environment The opportunity to be part of and manage work in a high-profile, fast-paced department dealing with innovative and challenging issues and firms Directly influence firms and sectors, and potentially impact the outcomes experienced by the consumers of these firms Play an important role in the development of the department and new ways of working Which skills are required? We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here) Minimum Financial services experience in a relevant organisation (e.g. regulators, professional services firms or financial firms) Strong people management and leadership skills gained through experience Experience of firm supervision, gained through industry or regulatory experience Essential Ability to think clearly, analytically and rigorously about how best to assess and validate risks of harm and reach robust risk-based judgements, including under pressure Understanding of conduct risk, consumer behaviour and the drivers of potential harm and poor consumer outcomes Ability to make a strong personal impact, persuading with well-reasoned arguments and challenging where appropriate Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team to achieve desired outcomes Ability to communicate effectively with senior staff in the FCA, firms and other external stakeholders in presentations and meetings Ability to work flexibly across teams and manage a variety of tasks and issues, working both in silo and as part of a team Proven experience of identifying the need for change and innovative ways of doing things, driving forward and implementing improvements Our Values & Diversity We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture 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. Benefits of working at the FCA 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% Life assurance Income protection We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle. 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 can explore what might work best for both sides. Application Support We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you. Useful Information and Timeline Advert Closing Date: 2nd February 2025 CV Review/Shortlist: 3rd to 5th February 2025 Competency Based Interview: from 12th February onwards Manager Assessment: w/c 24th February 2025 Final Interview: w/c 3 March 2025 Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time. Got a question? For internal applicants, please contact Sara Holland at sara.holland2@fca.org.uk For external applicants, please contact Aaron Ward at aaron.ward@fca.org.uk Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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Apply locations: London, Leeds, Edinburgh Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted Today Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (12 days left to apply) Job requisition id: JR0017025 Division – Financial Promotions and Enforcement Task Force (FPET) Department – Proactive Monitoring Team Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £67,100 to £83,800 and London £73,700 to £92,100 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. The Financial Promotions and Enforcement Task Force (FPET)
is a division straddling the regulatory perimeter and has a wide remit covering both authorised and unauthorised business, overlapping between regulated and unregulated firms covering all sectors across the FCA. The division has a key role in identifying emerging issues and taking prompt robust action to reduce harm. This work is a vital element of the FCA's supervisory approach, having high visibility at senior levels with the potential to shape the regulatory landscape. The Proactive Monitoring team
conducts proactive surveillance and monitoring at the boundaries of the perimeter to detect and pursue firms that are unauthorised and many of which are knowingly running scams. The team also carries out reactive casework. The team intervenes in real-time preventing harm to consumers and protecting market integrity working with multiple partners to help drive down the incidence and impact of fraud. The team’s work has the potential to be high-profile, market sensitive and in the media spotlight. What you will be doing? Leading and supporting the delivery of proactive monitoring and reactive casework for financial promotions, issuing warnings and engaging with external stakeholders to take down problem websites Leading and supporting the delivery of supervisory cases, projects and other strategic initiatives, including: the development of strategies; planning; methodology development; and execution Accountability for the delivery of supervisory cases, including developing strategies, planning, proactive project management, methodology development and execution, proportionate risk mitigation and communication strategies Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, including at a senior level, both internally and externally, including negotiating with firms often delivering tough messages People management – managing and coaching a high performing and inclusive team that develops diverse talent ensuring the team has the right people and skills to deliver departmental goals, coaching and supporting the development of staff to meet personal and corporate goals, and actively managing talent in the team Supporting the Head of Department and playing an instrumental role in the continued development of the FPET vision and future strategy What will you get from the role? Develop and enhance people management and leadership skills within a collaborative, inclusive and learning environment The opportunity to be part of and manage work in a high-profile, fast-paced department dealing with innovative and challenging issues and firms Directly influence firms and sectors, and potentially impact the outcomes experienced by the consumers of these firms Play an important role in the development of the department and new ways of working Which skills are required? We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here) Minimum Financial services experience in a relevant organisation (e.g. regulators, professional services firms or financial firms) Strong people management and leadership skills gained through experience Experience of firm supervision, gained through industry or regulatory experience Essential Ability to think clearly, analytically and rigorously about how best to assess and validate risks of harm and reach robust risk-based judgements, including under pressure Understanding of conduct risk, consumer behaviour and the drivers of potential harm and poor consumer outcomes Ability to make a strong personal impact, persuading with well-reasoned arguments and challenging where appropriate Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team to achieve desired outcomes Ability to communicate effectively with senior staff in the FCA, firms and other external stakeholders in presentations and meetings Ability to work flexibly across teams and manage a variety of tasks and issues, working both in silo and as part of a team Proven experience of identifying the need for change and innovative ways of doing things, driving forward and implementing improvements Our Values & Diversity We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture 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. Benefits of working at the FCA 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% Life assurance Income protection We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle. 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 can explore what might work best for both sides. Application Support We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you. Useful Information and Timeline Advert Closing Date: 2nd February 2025 CV Review/Shortlist: 3rd to 5th February 2025 Competency Based Interview: from 12th February onwards Manager Assessment: w/c 24th February 2025 Final Interview: w/c 3 March 2025 Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time. Got a question? For internal applicants, please contact Sara Holland at sara.holland2@fca.org.uk For external applicants, please contact Aaron Ward at aaron.ward@fca.org.uk Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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