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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailProduct Group Manager - Data Collections
Division Data Technology & Innovation
Department Digital Systems
Salary Ranging from 96900 to 140000 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.
What will you be doing
Data Collections sits within the Digital Product Directorate in our Data Technology & Innovation Division. We design deliver and continuously improve two essential products that support our mission to be a world-class data-led regulator:
My FCA A user-friendly portal offering a single streamlined entry point for all external FCA interactions including RegData Connect and the Online Invoicing System.
RegData Our core regulatory data collection platform trusted by over 110000 users across 42000 authorised firms facilitating more than 750000 submissions annually.
We work collaboratively across the organisation to build inclusive intuitive products that empower users and drive innovation in regulatory technology. Expect to:
Empower and support a team of 20 colleagues and approximately 110 supplier resources creating a supportive environment where people feel valued and empowered
Take ownership of product delivery ensuring development and operations run smoothly efficiently and in alignment with user and organisational needs
Collaborate on architectural decisions ensuring solutions meet enterprise standards and deliver reliable high-quality services
Oversee a budget of around 10m managing resources responsibly and ensuring accurate recharging to sponsoring divisions and projects
Proactively manage risks and issues resolving technical debt and focusing on continuous improvement
Foster strong supplier relationships encouraging open dialogue and shared commitment to delivering excellent performance
What you will get from the role
Make a lasting impact at the heart of the FCAs digital transformation contributing to products that serve thousands of users across the financial sector
Own the full product journey from shaping the technology roadmap to guiding architecture development and operational support
Collaborate with senior leaders across the FCA and the Bank of England influencing strategic priorities and building trusted partnerships
Lead a multidisciplinary team fostering a culture of inclusion continuous learning and shared success
Drive innovation and improvement helping to evolve data collection systems that support regulatory excellence
Grow your leadership experience in a role that values empathy accountability and forward-thinking decision-making
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
Experience leading teams of employees and third-party suppliers responsible for complex data platforms or products spanning both IT change and operational support
Experience managing services across incident and problem resolution supporting a diverse business environment with multiple stakeholder needs
Experience managing DevSecOps capability within a complex environment
Essential
Experience estimating resource cost and time requirements to deliver change and run activities across multiple products with a track record of delivering on plan
Proven capability in managing software application and infrastructure lifecycles including development and change activities with knowledge of AWS services
Confidence working within large standards-based corporate environments consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail
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 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 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: Senior Manager Regulatory
SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting
Advert Closing:Midnight 28 August
Shortlist: 05 September
First Interview: 15 - 24 September
Manager Assessments: 25 September 04 October
Final Interview: 08 - 10 October
When submitting your application please tailor your CV to highlight how you meet the minimum and essential requirements above
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:
Manager
Full-Time