Innovation Associate
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Innovation Associate
Division Digital Technology and Innovation (DTI)
Department Innovation
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 43100 to 57000 and London 47300 to 63000 pro rata (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.
Youll join the Innovation Department in the DTI division helping shape forward-thinking initiatives that foster inclusive growth. This year were focusing on Open Finance AI Tokenisation and Financial Inclusion. Together we aim to:
Support FCA colleagues with insights on emerging technologies
Build trusted relationships with UK and global stakeholders
Empower firms through guidance and collaborative engagement
We work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholdersfrom firms and trade bodies to innovation networks and international organisationswhile nurturing strong connections across the FCA.
What will you be doing
Supporting the UKs transition to Open Finance by contributing to the Smart Data Accelerator and collaborating across Innovation teams
Designing and delivering open finance use case testing through sprints co-design sessions and stakeholder engagement
Conducting research and analysis to generate insights on technologies that enable secure effective data sharing
Building strategic partnerships with industry academia and internal teams to scale the impact of smart data initiatives
Coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure timely delivery of Smart Data Accelerator outputs publications and updates
Contributing to evolving strategic priorities through research programme support and input into future direction-setting
What will you get from the role
Be at the forefront of UK innovation gaining deep insight into emerging technologies business models and their application in financial services
Develop a strong understanding of how innovation interacts with current and future regulatory frameworks
Contribute to high-priority FCA work by applying an innovation lens to regulatory challenges and opportunities
Engage directly with a diverse range of stakeholders including pioneering firms and thought leaders in the innovation space
Collaborate across the Innovation department and wider FCA teams on strategic initiatives
Play a key role in shaping the FCAs approach to innovationinforming influencing and supporting change across the financial ecosystem
Which skills are required
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with long-term 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 carefully analysing complex numerical and written information to support evidence-based insights and decision-making
Prior experience in policy research and project management to support timely impactful delivery
Experience drafting clear well-structured documents- including briefings and communicating complex ideas in a way that fosters understanding alignment and engagement with senior stakeholders
Essential
Prior experience building inclusive trust-based relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders to navigate challenges and deliver shared outcomes
Genuine interest in technology and innovation with awareness of developments in UK and global financial services
Strong organisational skills and a collaborative team-oriented approach with a proven track record of contributing to multidisciplinary teams and achieving shared goals
Sound judgement and analytical thinking with a flexible solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
Clear and confident communicator able to explain complex ideas in an accessible way and build trust with varied audiences
Ability to adapt and balance competing demands while supporting team goals with care and resilience
Self-motivated and proactive with a positive can-do attitude and the ability to stay focused under pressure
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 (Pro rata)
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A non-contributory 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 part-time 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.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA
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 Associate- Regulatory
Advert Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 (midnight)
CV Review/ Shortlist: 25th July 2025
Interview: w/c 4th August 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 contactSteve Christopher on
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
