Policy Associate

Payments Policy Associate

Division:
Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)

Department:
Cross-Cutting Market Analysis and Strategy

Salary banding:
National (Leeds and Edinburgh) from £43,100 to £50,200 and London from £47,300 to £55,100 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

Grade:
Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory

Internal Recruitment Contact:
Louis Van Den Burg via

External Recruitment Contact:
Tahir Khan via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

• Play an active role in the Payments Policy team, helping to deliver a major regulatory modernisation programme and supporting policy development on innovative payment models, including agentic commerce
• Support wider project delivery and management of FCA policy governance
• Deliver impactful payments policy projects by applying your expertise in analysis and project management, shaping the future of financial regulation and innovation
• Build close cross-functional relationships across the organisation, promoting collaboration that accelerates policy delivery and enhances the FCA’s influence
• Shape policy proposals that directly influence regulatory frameworks, ensuring fair, transparent, and future‑ready markets
• Role model FCA’s Values and Core Capabilities, inspiring high standards and integrity across the organisation

• Prior experience of working within financial services or a regulated industry
• Demonstrable experience of analysing information and forming a judgement
• Demonstrable experience in supporting on policy development

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and issues
• Problem solving and strategic thinking skills
• Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to build a network across the organisation
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work

• 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). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

We welcome diverse working styles and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that is free from discrimination and bias.