Senior Capital Markets Policy Advisor

Job Title:

Senior Capital Markets Policy Advisor  Division:
Infrastructure & Exchanges Department:
Capital Markets Salary:
National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 53,800 to 64,000 and London 59,200 to 70,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as:
Senior Associate – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via  internal recruitment contact is Iona Magee via  must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team

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 financial services in the UK.  Sitting within the Infrastructure & Exchanges Directorate, the Capital Markets Department helps shape the regulatory framework for UK capital markets, supporting market integrity, competition and growth across areas including primary markets, market abuse, wholesale cryptoassets and benchmarks.

You will join a collaborative team of policy specialists who develop evidence-based solutions to complex market challenges. Working closely with colleagues across the FCA, industry participants and other regulators, we encourage knowledge sharing, fresh perspectives and continuous learning.

The team leads on the FCA's Listing Rules and disclosure framework, broader capital-raising activities such as crowdfunding and sustainability and ESG disclosures. This provides a unique opportunity to help develop high-profile policy initiatives that help businesses raise capital, build confidence in UK markets and deliver positive outcomes for consumers

Role responsibilities

Lead and shape policy initiatives that support innovation and efficiency across UK wholesale markets, helping to deliver better outcomes for firms, investors and consumers during a period of significant market change

Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to develop, communicate and consult on policy proposals, gaining exposure to senior leaders and building productive relationships across the financial services sector

Collaborate across the FCA to bring together diverse experience, drawing on insights from Legal, Supervision, Market Oversight, Competition and Economics teams to develop effective policy solutions

Build trusted relationships with key UK and international regulatory partners, helping to guide decisions, shape policy thinking and support positive change across financial markets

Develop deep knowledge in primary markets, gaining unique insight into market developments and regulation while building skills and experience that support long-term career growth

Skills required

Minimum:

Prior experience of developing and delivering policy, with a clear understanding of UK policy making and legislative processes and their practical application

Prior experience of policy making within wholesale financial markets, with the ability to analyse complex issues and contribute to effective regulatory solutions

Essential:
Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to review complex information and data, identify key themes, draw evidence-based conclusions and develop effective policy solutions

Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage risks and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Clear verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting complex issues clearly to a range of audiences

Highly developed writing and drafting skills, with the ability to prepare policy materials that are clear, concise and effective

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, regulatory partners and colleagues across all levels of the organisation

Effective project planning and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate work streams and deliver against agreed objectives and timelinesA collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive team culture Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of…