Distribution Policy Manager
Distribution Policy Manager
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Distribution Policy Manager
Department Market Analysis & Policy
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 72100 to 90000 and London 79300 to 95000 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy manager to join the Market Analysis & Policy (MAP) department within the FCAs Consumer Investments (CI) Directorate and help shape the future of consumer investments. The department is responsible for strategic policymaking and providing markets insights for the consumer investments sector which covers over 5000 firms and 50000 individuals providing a range of crucial investment services to consumers.
We want consumers to be able to make good investment decisions. We want people to invest with confidence understanding the risks and the protection involved. A wellfunctioning consumer investments sector will also support capital raising investment innovation and job growth in the real economy driving wider economic growth that can benefit everyone.
The Consumer Investments Distribution Policy team is responsible for ensuring that the regulatory regime governing the distribution of investment products to consumers is robust reliable and supports the FCAs objectives. The team has a broad remit covering widely applicable regimes such as financial promotions product governance and disclosure. We also lead online harms policy development working closely with the Financial Promotions and Enforcement Taskforce.
What will you be doing
Delivering policy change and implementation which will include leading complex projects and understanding and supporting good governance
Identifying and managing key stakeholders building rapport and constructive relationships with government industry and consumer groups and being a credible representative for the FCA
Overseeing a wide range of policyrelated work including providing high quality policy advice and support to supervisors firms consumers and trade and consumer bodies
Developing and planning the team strategy and priorities including identifying priority work scoping new products and considering how these supports FCA strategic priorities
Helping to develop and grow the expertise within the team and the wider department
Taking a wider leadership role in the department
What will you get from the role
Influence and shape the regulatory treatment of consumer investments driving meaningful change in financial regulation
This is your opportunity to work at the heart of the FCA where your expertise will directly impact businesses and consumers
Opportunity for growth and challenge perfect for those who thrive under pressure and want to drive innovation in financial regulation
The role is fastpaced and high profile that keeps you at the forefront of policy decisions
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 policymaking and financial services experience in a regulator government department firm or other relevant organisation handling complex policy issues
Prior experience of managing large projects and line managing and coaching / supporting colleagues
Prior experience in managing senior stakeholders both internal and external
Essential
Experience of proposing and developing solutions ideally in a policy context
Strong persuading and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in managing stakeholder engagement
Ability to communicate key messages and explain issues in a clear and concise manner
Analyse complex information to draw reasoned and logical inferences from quantitative and/or qualitative data and to reach robust and practical conclusions
Ability to make good judgements to prioritise effectively to respond positively to challenge and to adapt approach and working styles quickly and successfully
Experience of working to deliver complex projects to tight deadlines and ability to exercise a high degree of initiative in response to changing circumstances
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
28 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 Manager Regulatory
Advert Closing Date: 28th May 2025
CV Review/Shortlist: 30th May 2025
Competency Based Interview: w/c 2nd June 2025
Final Stage Interview: w/c 9th 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.
Got a question
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Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
