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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailSenior Supervisor
Division Consumer Investments Division
Department Investment Platformand SIPP Operator (IPSO) department
Team SIPPs
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52000 to 62000 and London pro rata (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
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We are recruiting for a Senior Supervisor to work in the SIPPs team in Investment Platform and SIPP Operator (IPSO) department in supervision.
IPSO sits within Consumer Investments Directorate at the Financial Conduct Authority. The Directorate has a key role in the regulation and supervision of consumer investment firms with the objective of preventing consumer harm.
The Consumer Investments divisions objective is to ensure that consumers can make effective investment decisions and get a fair deal and our vision is that consumers can:
Investwith confidence understanding the risks they are taking and the regulatory protections provided
Access&identify investments that suit their circumstances and attitude to risk
Be protected fromscams
Be able to get advice or support to invest should they want it
You will be responsible for helping SIPPs team deliver our key strategy workstreams.
What will you be doing
Contribute to the design and delivery of proactive initiatives aimed at reducing consumer harm across the SIPP portfolio with the opportunity to lead specific workstreams
Develop and implement effective supervision and mitigation strategies clearly communicating expectations to firms and where appropriate using formal powers to promote better outcomes for consumers
Analyse information and data to form informed views on firm behaviour and broader industry trends
Apply sound judgement and evidencebased analysis to address and resolve issues effectively
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders using clear communication and collaboration to drive shared objectives and ensure coordinated responses
Support the development and growth of junior team members through guidance and knowledge sharing
What will you get from the role
Work in a complex highprofile sector with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for millions of consumers by contributing to innovative approaches for reducing consumer harm
Gain valuable insight into the consumer investments sector engaging with a broad range of firms business models and emerging risks
Build and strengthen your project management and stakeholder engagement skills through handson experience
Be part of a dynamic and varied working environment that offers stimulating and meaningful challenges
Collaborate across the FCA with diverse teams including Policy Authorisation Resolution and Enforcement
Which skills are required
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with longterm conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here
Minimum
Prior experience in the SIPPs industry or indepth technical knowledge of SIPPs and/or experience within the UK retail investment market with regular interaction with SIPP operators
Prior experience to make balanced evidencebased decisions when navigating complex or competing factors
Prior experience in building effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and experienced in contributing to complex crossfunctional projects within a regulated environment
Essential
Ability to analyse a broad range of information and communicate key insights clearly using sound judgement to assess potential risks to consumers and markets
Experience in producing and delivering clear and effective written and verbal communications
Skilled in providing constructive feedback to support the development and growth of colleagues
Collaborative team member who promotes an inclusive working environment and helps align shared goals across the department
Takes responsibility for addressing challenges and progressing practical solutionfocused actions
Confident in working with and positively influencing a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know 50 of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this we particularly welcome applications from women minority ethnic disabled and neurodivergent candidates for our Senior Supervisor role.
Benefits of working at the FCA
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60 of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A noncontributory Pension of at least 8 of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age up to 12 a month once you reach age 35
Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
Income protection
We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working parttime staggered hours and job cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
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Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and Timeline
This role is graded as: Senior Associate Regulator
Advert Closing Date:05th May 2025
CV Review/Shortlist: 07th May 2025
First Round Case Study Assessment: Week commencing 26th May 2025
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question
If you are interested in learning more about the role please contactCameron Nunn on
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time