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Division Asset Management Buy Side
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 65500 and London 57700 to 70000 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.
Were currently on an exciting journey as we drive forward significant organisational people process and technology transformation to become a more forward-thinking proactive regulator. We will use data more effectively to drive better regulatory decisions and build greater cohesion across our broad financial services remit.
Were looking for someone to join the Asset Management & Funds Department within the FCAs Buyside Supervision exciting role offers you the opportunity to engage and influence change at firms across the sector. You will be exposed to strategic issues and key players in financial services. Joining the department offers a key insight into a dynamic and critically important sector at a time of rapid and fundamental change.
What will you be doing
This is a dynamic role focused on supervising smaller firms in the long tail of the asset management sector being responsible for responding to events in an agile and assertive manner.
You will be part of a diverse team responsible for the supervision of firms that can impact and influence households and businesses across the UK.
You will be responsible for understanding how the strategies business models or operations of asset management firms could cause harm to consumers
Lead the design and implementation of supervision strategies to create real change in firms in the best interests of consumers
You will lead senior interactions communicating clearly and succinctly influencing their conduct and shaping key decisions through application of sound judgement
Leading reactive work in response to firm issues and industry developments
Working collaboratively and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Authorisations and Enforcement as well as external parties such as other regulators
Contributing to the wider department including making recommendations for continuous improvement of our processes and identification of sector-wide risks and issues
What will you get from the role
This exciting role offers you the opportunity to engage and influence change at firms across the sector you will be exposed to strategic issues and key players in financial services
You will have a personal accountability to work out how firms are causing risk to everyday consumers and what solutions are best to combat this
You will have the opportunity to visit firms on site visits whilst engaging with stakeholders about driving changes in these firms for the benefit of consumers
An opportunity to gain key insight into a dynamic and critically important sector at a time of rapid and fundamental change
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
Industry consultancy or regulatory experience within the asset management insurance or banking sectors
Experience of reviewing investigating and assessing information from various sources to make sound judgements
Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Essential
Commitment to the work of the FCA and a desire to make a difference
Demonstrable experience of analysing investigating and assessing information from various sources to make sound judgements
A delivery focused mindset and ability to operate in an environment where there are competing priorities
Ability to present yourself and the FCA in a professional and credible manner
A great team player who works effectively with others to achieve positive outcomes
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior management and stakeholders
A good communicator who explains issues clearly concisely and can influence others. Offering constructive challenges delivering strong messages and responding to challenge effectively
Ability to learn develop and take on new responsibilities quickly filling gaps in your understanding
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 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.
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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:7th September at 23:59pm
CV Review/Shortlist: 9th September
Competency Based Interview: W/C 15th September
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 Tahir Khan at
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time