Senior Financial Crime Associate – International
Department
- International Salary: National – ranging from £51,200 – £64,000 and London from £56,400 – £70,400 per annum 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 . Do you want to join a diverse team working to shape and prioritise the FCA’s strategic engagement with global regulators on financial crime issues? The FCA is a global regulator, supporting open markets through shaping the international regulatory agenda. The International Division leads our strategy for international engagement, working collaboratively across the FCA to ensure the organisation delivers on its international priorities. You will help to shape the way we think about and approach regulation, and what the future of financial services looks like both in the UK and globally, for years to come. You will work with a wide range of colleagues across the FCA, as well as external domestic and international stakeholders. We are looking for a talented individual who can contribute to complex, high-profile and fast-moving portfolios in an often-uncertain policy environment. Good organisational, analysis and communication skills are essential. What you will be doing Helping shape and prioritise International Division’s work on a variety of financial crime issues, working closely with multiple internal stakeholders and experts to ensure a coordinated and considered approach Maintaining key relationships with regulatory counterparts across multiple jurisdictions as well as other key stakeholders Developing, delivering and supporting creative strategy and engagement plans on priority topics, working closely with colleagues across the FCA to ensure a coordinated and considered approach Advising, supporting and assisting FCA Executive Directors and the Senior Leadership Team in their engagements with key international partners Analysing key policy and political developments across jurisdictions, shaping global policy and providing advice on the opportunities and challenges arising for the FCA What you will get from the role An opportunity to take on a high-profile, wide-ranging and interesting role which helps to drive the FCA’s international agenda and an FCA strategic priority Shape, design and implement important aspects of our international engagement strategy on key financial crime topics Intellectual challenge from the opportunity to think about complex issues and how they impact the FCA and global markets more widely An opportunity to be creative, problem-solve, and develop and enhance your influencing, engagement and communication skills A unique insight into international regulatory policy debates, and the surrounding political environment Which skills are required? Prior experience of the international financial regulatory agenda gained through practical experience / experience working on financial crime policy issues Prior experience of advising and influencing internal and external stakeholders Prior analytical experience of evaluating complex information at pace and making sound judgements supported by evidence Essential Ability to identify and support stakeholders, building rapport and constructive relationships Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues succinctly and compellingly, adapted to the audience Can do attitude and ability for problem-solving Inclusive and collaborative working method, with ability to draw on a range of expertise across the wider organisation to deliver Excellent self-management and organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks under pressure Clear understanding of the FCA’s functions within the UK financial regulatory framework and our approach to supervision and enforcement 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. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. Did you know ? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our Senior Associate role. Benefits of working at the FCA 25 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% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) Life assurance of eight times your basic salary 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. Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA -
Life at the FCA 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 This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory Advert Closing Date: Sunday 9th February 2025 First Round Competency Based Interview: Mid-February Please apply with a CV and covering letter demonstrating your motivations for applying to the position 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? If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact: For internal candidates: please speak to Jen Wishart on
jennifer.wishart@fca.org.uk For external applicants, please contact Ifrah Azam on
ifrah.azam@fca.org.uk Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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- International Salary: National – ranging from £51,200 – £64,000 and London from £56,400 – £70,400 per annum 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 . Do you want to join a diverse team working to shape and prioritise the FCA’s strategic engagement with global regulators on financial crime issues? The FCA is a global regulator, supporting open markets through shaping the international regulatory agenda. The International Division leads our strategy for international engagement, working collaboratively across the FCA to ensure the organisation delivers on its international priorities. You will help to shape the way we think about and approach regulation, and what the future of financial services looks like both in the UK and globally, for years to come. You will work with a wide range of colleagues across the FCA, as well as external domestic and international stakeholders. We are looking for a talented individual who can contribute to complex, high-profile and fast-moving portfolios in an often-uncertain policy environment. Good organisational, analysis and communication skills are essential. What you will be doing Helping shape and prioritise International Division’s work on a variety of financial crime issues, working closely with multiple internal stakeholders and experts to ensure a coordinated and considered approach Maintaining key relationships with regulatory counterparts across multiple jurisdictions as well as other key stakeholders Developing, delivering and supporting creative strategy and engagement plans on priority topics, working closely with colleagues across the FCA to ensure a coordinated and considered approach Advising, supporting and assisting FCA Executive Directors and the Senior Leadership Team in their engagements with key international partners Analysing key policy and political developments across jurisdictions, shaping global policy and providing advice on the opportunities and challenges arising for the FCA What you will get from the role An opportunity to take on a high-profile, wide-ranging and interesting role which helps to drive the FCA’s international agenda and an FCA strategic priority Shape, design and implement important aspects of our international engagement strategy on key financial crime topics Intellectual challenge from the opportunity to think about complex issues and how they impact the FCA and global markets more widely An opportunity to be creative, problem-solve, and develop and enhance your influencing, engagement and communication skills A unique insight into international regulatory policy debates, and the surrounding political environment Which skills are required? Prior experience of the international financial regulatory agenda gained through practical experience / experience working on financial crime policy issues Prior experience of advising and influencing internal and external stakeholders Prior analytical experience of evaluating complex information at pace and making sound judgements supported by evidence Essential Ability to identify and support stakeholders, building rapport and constructive relationships Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues succinctly and compellingly, adapted to the audience Can do attitude and ability for problem-solving Inclusive and collaborative working method, with ability to draw on a range of expertise across the wider organisation to deliver Excellent self-management and organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks under pressure Clear understanding of the FCA’s functions within the UK financial regulatory framework and our approach to supervision and enforcement 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. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. Did you know ? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our Senior Associate role. Benefits of working at the FCA 25 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% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) Life assurance of eight times your basic salary 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. Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA -
Life at the FCA 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 This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory Advert Closing Date: Sunday 9th February 2025 First Round Competency Based Interview: Mid-February Please apply with a CV and covering letter demonstrating your motivations for applying to the position 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? If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact: For internal candidates: please speak to Jen Wishart on
jennifer.wishart@fca.org.uk For external applicants, please contact Ifrah Azam on
ifrah.azam@fca.org.uk Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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