Senior Risk Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority Edinburgh, Scotland Jul 1, 2026

Type Part Time
Pay £59,200 – £80,000/year
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

Senior Risk Specialist focuses on supporting the delivery of high quality, timely analysis, ensuring regulatory decisions are well informed and effective, building your reputation for precision and efficiency in a dem.

What the role involves

  • Supporting the delivery of high quality, timely analysis, ensuring regulatory decisions are well informed and effective, building your reputation for precision and efficiency in a dem.

Skills and requirements

  • Prior experience of at least one business model of the firms regulated by the FCA.
  • Prior experience of the risks inherent in the business models of financial services firms.
  • Demonstrable experience of assessing, managing, challenging, or making decisions on risk and financial resilience within regulated financial institutions.
  • Resolve complex prudential issues, applying sound judgement to deliver balanced and well-reasoned outcomes.

Confirmed role details

  • National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £72,000 and London from £59,200 to £80,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience).
  • 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.

Known job details

  • Pay: £53,800 to £72,000
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