Senior Policy Advisor, Consumer Finance
Senior Policy Advisor, Consumer Finance
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Senior Policy Advisor
Division Supervision Policy and Competition
Department Consumer Finance
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 80600 and London 57000 to 88600 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
The Consumer Finance Directorate is responsible for the supervision and policy making for the consumer finance market encompassing 30000 firms across 8 portfolios. It also encompasses 3 additional portfolios claims management companies credit unions and mortgage intermediaries.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the critical work the Consumer Finance Policy team undertakes in protecting consumers in the UK. Our work is frequently concerned with issues facing the most vulnerable in society and their use of credit and debt products. As a Senior Policy Advisor you will have the opportunity to make an impact through ownership of one or more projects and in supporting the work of the wider team.
What will you be doing
Collaboratively work with colleagues to develop policy proposals and take them through internal and external processes
Draft briefings and papers to explain complex issues
Present recommendations to the FCA Board and Executive Committees
Help manage the teams reactive workload (supporting other teams responding to MPs letter & queries)
Work with external stakeholders (e.g. the consumer credit industry HM Treasury consumer bodies) to promote our objectives
Share your knowledge and best practice with colleagues
For this role we would welcome applications from colleagues with knowledge of consumer credit and/or some experience of policymaking at the FCA. In addition wed welcome those with a curious supportive and collaborative approach to resolving complex issues excellent stakeholder & communication skills and the confidence to drive work forward.
What will you get from the role
You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most highprofile and impactful policy initiatives at the FCA
An exciting time to work in policy as we work with the new Government to deliver their policy agenda including regulation of Deferred Payment Credit (BNPL) and reform of the Consumer Credit Act 1974
Intellectually challenging and rewarding work in a wellestablished and supportive team to support you in delivering crucial work and developing your potential
Which skills are
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 of assessing data and intelligence and identifying relevant issues and themes
Prior experience of experience of analysing and/or resolving policy issues
Essential
Knowledge derived from practical hands on and recent experience of working in the consumer finance market or in the regulation of similar markets
Experience of leading projects to deliver strategy framework risk appetite and controls
Good understanding of the wider business economic and market environment
Strong analytical capability with a proven ability to quickly and clearly draw out key implications from a broad and varied range of information
An independent thinker with a collaborative mindset and a riskbased approach including the ability to reach sound and timely judgements which can be justified in a concise and effective manner
An ability to produce consistently highquality outputs to tight deadlines
Strong communications skills with a proven track record in stakeholder management and influencing skills
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 Associate 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 shares. We 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 Regulatory
Advert Closing Date: 18th May 2025
CV Review/Shortlist: 20th May 2025
First Round Case Study Assessment: w/c 26th May 2025
Competency Based Interview: w/c 2nd June 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.
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Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
