FPET Perimeter Team Case Officer

Job Title:

FPET Perimeter Team Case Officer

Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)

Department: Scams, Promotions, Engagement & Perimeter (SPEP)

• Salary:
  National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £57,000 and London £47,300 to £63,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
• This role is graded as:
  Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory
• Your recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via  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.

SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting in the Consumer Investments (CI) directorate, SPEP (Scams, Promotions, Engagement & Perimeter) brings together expertise from Enforcement and Supervision to tackle issues across the FCA’s full perimeter - including crypto, high-risk investments and consumer credit - with a unique focus on unregulated firms, delivering work aligned to key Public Commitments.

• Manage a diverse caseload of unauthorised firm investigations, prioritising effectively to protect consumers and support fair financial markets
• Bring clarity to complex information by analysing firm activities and coordinating actions that stop harmful unauthorised conduct
• Craft clear, concise and technically accurate communications to external stakeholders on potential perimeter breaches
• Develop reliable partnerships within the FCA and with external organizations to exchange insights and produce unified results
• Provide supportive, responsive guidance to colleagues across the FCA on issues relating to unauthorised business
• Contribute your perspective to wider strategic work across Consumer Investments and Enforcement, shaping long‑term consumer protection
• Work on cases of national significance within a specialist team, deepening your skills in serious financial misconduct
• Grow your career in a supportive environment that values learning, encourages development and empowers you to use your skills to improve outcomes for millions of UK consumers

• Prior experience of handling a high volume of cases and effectively managing competing work streams, often needing quick turnarounds
• Proven experience in developing and supporting project strategies, including identifying key risks, implementing mitigation plans and structuring projects into clear and relevant work streams
• Demonstrable experience in managing documents and evidence, ensuring accuracy, organisation and compliance throughout the process

• Solid knowledge of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, including the Regulated Activities Order and an understanding of the FCA’s structure, principles and responsibilities
• Ability to assess complex, data‑heavy information with clarity, using sound judgement and explaining decisions confidently when needed
• Experienced in managing a demanding workload, balancing priorities and maintaining accuracy when deadlines are tight
• Skilled in writing clear, concise summaries, drafting straightforward documents and communicating technical points in an accessible way
• Experienced in carrying out research, organising information effectively and identifying what further evidence or action is needed
• Willing to learn, take on new responsibilities, and offer ideas that promote ongoing improvement
• Effective at creating strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, acknowledging diverse perspectives and contributing across teams

• 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%…