Regulatory Trading Venues Supervision Associate

Job Title:

Regulatory Trading Venues Supervision Associate

Division:
Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)

Department:
Infrastructure & Exchanges (I&E)

Salary:
National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £47,000 and London £47,300 to £52,000

We regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep markets fair, thriving and effective. The Trading Venues Supervision team supports the FCA’s strategy to maintain fair and resilient wholesale markets across equities, derivatives and commodities.

• Support the team in delivering supervisory activities across a diverse range of trading venues, upholding fair, stable and resilient markets.
• Lead and contribute to work streams, collaborating closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality regulatory outcomes.
• Coordinate team activity to enable efficient, consistent supervision and support the FCA’s goal to be a smarter regulator.
• Build expertise in markets and firm behaviours, using insight and judgement to identify and address emerging risks.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure a joined‑up and inclusive response to market issues.
• Produce clear, engaging communications that support decision‑making and improve alignment.

• Prior exposure to wholesale markets, including the trading, clearing and settlement of equity and other financial instruments.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising firms and/or familiarity with the FCA's supervisory framework and approach.
• Basic understanding of the business models of Trading Venues and their interaction with the wider wholesale markets ecosystem.
• Broad knowledge of the UK regulatory framework, including market integrity and operational resilience risks for trading venues.
• Well‑developed analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information and form clear, evidence‑based judgments.
• Experience with or strong interest in the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) within organisations.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey complex issues clearly and deliver sensitive messages in meetings, reports and presentations.
• Professional engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively within a team and supporting less experienced colleagues.
• Constructive discussion of differing perspectives while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Organisational skills to prioritise competing objectives and manage workload effectively.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid model: minimum 40% office time per month.
• Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times salary.
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

Disability confident: the FCA is a Disability Confident Employer. Individuals with disabilities and long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Job advert closes: 21st June 2026 at Midnight.