International Policy Advisor
International Policy Advisor
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International Policy Advisor
Division International
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 80600 and London 57700 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 FCA is a global regulator supporting open markets through shaping the international regulatory agenda. The International Division leads our strategy for international engagement working collaboratively across the FCA to ensure the organisation delivers on its international priorities.
The Global Strategy and Engagement Team helps set advise and deliver on the FCAs strategic engagement with nonEuropean authorities and jurisdictions. The team also leads on the FCAs international engagement on Sustainable Finance both bilaterally with nonEuropean counterparts and multilaterally via international forums such as the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) the International Transition Plan Network and the International Financial Reporting Standards Monitoring Board.
You will work closely together with our Sustainable Finance Division our Global Institutions team and both domestic and international partners to ensure UK financial services and the UK regulatory regime are at the forefront of Sustainable Finance internationally.
What will you be doing
Shape the FCAs international strategy on sustainable finance and deliver the strategy both in bilateral relations and within international bodies
Develop and implement new activities to drive forward our sustainable finance priorities
Contribute to the FCAs strategy for the IOSCO sustainable finance taskforce and other international bodies
Set and help deliver sustainable finance objectives for jurisdictions around the world
Advise and support the FCAs Senior Leadership Team in their engagements with key regulatory counterparts and other international stakeholders including overseas visits
Work with industry HMT the Bank of England and other UK stakeholders to ensure effective and coordinated UK positions in international bodies
Monitor and report on sustainable finance developments around the world contributing to domestic policymaking with international insights where relevant
What will you get from the role
Contribute to addressing one of the fundamental challenges the economy and financial markets face over the coming years
Gain an expert insight and strong understanding into global trends including on corporate reporting product labelling the regulation of ESG rating agencies and the development of transition finance
Shape design and implement important aspects of our international engagement strategy in relation to the broad range of sustainable finance policy
Build relationships with sustainable finance experts from regulators and industry around the world
Work across sustainable financerelated policy issues with internal and external stakeholders ensuring the FCA takes account of international examples and evidence in our decisionmaking
Work and collaborate in a dynamic fastpaced and changing environment in a friendly team with experienced highly skilled and motivated peers
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 area of sustainable finance this can be from within a regulator industry or NGO
Prior experience of advising and influencing internal and external stakeholders
Prior experience of analysing complex information at pace and make judgements supported by evidence
Essential
Ability to identify and manage stakeholders building rapport and constructive relationships
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain complex issues succinctly and compellingly adapted to the audience
Proactive attitude and ability for independent problemsolving
Inclusive and collaborative working method with the ability to draw on a range of expertise across the wider organisation to deliver
Excellent selfmanagement and organisational skills delivering multiple tasks under pressure
Strong political awareness and curiosity regarding the interplay between politics and financial regulation
Clear understanding of the FCAs roles and responsibilities within the UK financial regulatory framework in particular the FCAs role in contributing to the UK Governments policy on sustainable finance
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.
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
Advert Closing Date: 26th May
CV Review/Shortlist: 27th May 28th May
Competency Based Interview: 6th June 10th June
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 contact Declan Sassman at
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
