Financial Analysis Technical Specialist - Systems Supervision

Position: Financial Analysis Technical Specialist - Payment Systems Supervision
Location: Greater London

## Financial Analysis Technical Specialist - Payment Systems Supervision Apply locations:
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June 23, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR0021671
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* Job title:

Financial Analysis Technical Specialist - Payment Systems Supervision*
* ** Department: PSR - Payment Systems Market Interventions (PSMI)**
* ** Salary:
** National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £90,000 and London from £82,300 to £100,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
* ** This role is graded as:
** Technical Specialist – Regulatory
* ** Your external recruitment contact is
** Raimonda via
* ** Your internal recruitment contact is
** Katie via
* Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
** About the PSR and team
** Every time anyone uses a cash machine, transfers money, uses contactless, or gets paid, they use a payment system. Payment systems are always evolving and the PSR is here to make sure they work well for everyone. Follow this link to find out more About The PSR.The PSR is an independent economic regulator led by interim Managing Director, David Geale – who is also FCA Executive Director, Payments and Digital Finance.

Operationally the PSR is currently an independent subsidiary of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), however in March 2025 the Prime Minister announced that the PSR would be consolidated into the FCA, a pragmatic next step in simplifying regulation of payments. This transition will likely take some time and will follow a Government consultation, although the Government has already been clear that payment systems must continue to be effectively regulated.

For the time being, therefore, the PSR continues to focus on delivering its important and impactful programme of work, collaborating closely with the FCA.The Payment Systems Market Interventions Division (PSMI) you are applying to join will ultimately move into the FCA when the new legislation takes effect. Candidates should be aware, therefore, that there may be changes to their responsibilities as consolidation into the FCA progresses.

The PSMI Division ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and promotes better outcomes for payment system users by addressing poor practice and emerging risks.

We are seeking a Technical Specialist to join our Supervision team. The role provides financial and analytical expertise to support the effective supervision of payment systems and participants, contributing to the PSR’s work as an economic regulator.
** Role responsibilities
*** Providing financial and analytical insight to support supervision of payment system operators and participants, including assessment of business models, cost structures, revenues, investment incentives and financial sustainability
* Analysing firm-level and system-level financial information to support supervisory casework, thematic reviews and risk assessments
* Supporting supervisors to understand how firms’ financial positions, strategies and incentives may impact competition, innovation, resilience and consumer outcomes
* Contributing specialist input to supervisory engagement with firms, including preparation for meetings, review of submissions and challenge of firms’ financial analysis
* Helping to develop and improve the Supervision team’s analytical tools, frameworks and approaches, including use of financial data and management information
* Supporting the Manager of Supervision with development and delivery of the overall supervision strategy, including identification of emerging risks and areas of focus
* Playing a leadership role within the Supervision team and wider department, providing coaching, guidance and informal mentoring to colleagues, supporting development, consistency and collaboration
* Acting as a role model for PSR values and behaviours
** Skills required
**** Minimum:
*** Demonstrable experience in financial analysis, financial modelling or assessment of firm economics, gained in a regulator, consultancy, financial services firm, or similar environment
* Experience…