Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor

Job title:
Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor

Division:
Sustainable Finance

Department:
Advisory

Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £63,000 and London from £59,200 to £69,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory

Your internal recruitment contact is Fizah Ibrahim.

Your external recruitment contact is Tahir Khan.

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Sustainable Finance Division is responsible for developing and coordinating delivery of the FCA's strategy and commitments to driving positive impact in sustainable finance.

The Sustainable Finance Division’s Advisory team leads the work to embed sustainable finance across the FCA and support front line supervisors on sustainable finance matters. Working with teams across the FCA, and external stakeholders, we oversee standards for the UK financial sector. We also act as a knowledge hub for sustainable finance subject matter expertise.

The Sustainable Finance Advisory team has a broad portfolio covering the whole financial services industry. You will work across various areas with a focus on ESG rules on disclosures including the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements regime (SDR). You will work closely with Sustainable Finance colleagues in our Policy and Intelligence teams, as well as with many functions across the FCA. The role also includes interaction with regulated firms.

• Build valuable supervisory experience by carrying out analysis and using judgement to embed our rules in a proportionate and effective manner
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including internal teams, industry experts and regulators to build consensus and deliver impactful outcomes
• Support strategic objectives across the Division, contributing to other projects
• Work in a motivated and focused team that values innovation, collaboration and supporting practical progress in sustainable finance
• Build leadership skills by supporting and mentoring other members of the team

Minimum:

• Experience in implementing rules in an advisory/supervisory role
• Demonstrable experience of monitoring firms’ implementation of relevant rules in a proportionate and risk-based manner, including knowledge of FCA supervisory and enforcement processes and decision-making
• Prior experience managing stakeholder relationships internally and externally
• Effective written communication skills, including the ability to distil complex issues into succinct messages
• Ability to work collaboratively on complex cross-organisational projects
• Working effectively and inclusively as part of a team
• An understanding of sustainability disclosures rules as they apply to regulated persons and the broader FCA sustainability frameworks and their relevance for the FCA’s strategic and operational objectives
• An engaged approach to learning about other key industry and regulatory priorities in sustainable finance
• Good self-management skills to plan and progress work to meet deadlines, with an adjustable approach if priorities change

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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)
• 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
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

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