Funds and Asset Management Policy Technical Specialist

Join a team at the heart of shaping policy for the UK investment funds and wider asset management sector. Combining policy knowledge, market insight and stakeholder engagement, the team develops proportionate, evidence-based regulation that supports effective markets, protects investors and enhances the competitiveness of the UK funds sector.

As a Technical Specialist, you will provide technical and policy leadership on the regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers, asset management firms and authorised funds. You will oversee detailed policy analysis, develop data-informed proposals, support senior decision-makers, and work with policy, legal, supervisory, economic, and international teams to deliver impactful regulatory change. This is a unique opportunity to help develop policy that impacts millions of consumers, supports market integrity and shapes the future of UK financial services.

Role responsibilities

• Lead high-profile policy initiatives across the UK asset management and funds sector, shaping regulation that delivers better outcomes for consumers, firms and markets
• Translate complex regulatory, legal, economic and market developments into clear, practical policy solutions that guide decision-making across financial services
• Develop evidence-based policy proposals and recommendations that drive regulatory change and enhance market outcomes
• Assess the impact, benefits and risks of policy interventions, ensuring decisions remain focused on positive outcomes for consumers and the wider market
• Stay at the forefront of market innovation, emerging business models and global regulatory developments, helping shape the FCA’s response to a changing financial landscape
• Build good relationships across industry, government, consumer groups and regulatory partners, bringing diverse perspectives into policy development
• Collaborate across the FCA and represent the organisation externally, influencing key discussions and supporting effective policy implementation
• Support and develop colleagues while enhancing your own leadership, policy and regulatory expertise in a visible role with broad responsibility across UK financial services

Asset Management, Competition, Finance, Policy, Regulation, Stakeholder Engagement, Supervision