FinTechRegTech Emerging Technology Specialist – 6 Month FTC
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Job Summary
FinTech/RegTech Emerging Technology Specialist 6 Month FTC
Division: Data Technology & Innovation
Department: Strategy Architecture and Planning
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 72100 to 102100 and London from 79300 to 113200 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Technical Specialist - Regulatory
Your recruitment contact is Sonika Suryadevara via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
About the FCA and team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.
The Data Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure agile and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions transparency and operational efficiency.
Sitting within DTI the Strategy & Architecture team supports enabling the FCA Strategy through strategic advice partnership with stakeholders and targeted research into emerging technologies aligned with overall Enterprise Architecture.
About the role
Develop deep technical expertise in emerging technologies to position the FCA as a Smarter Regulator leading innovative research and driving proofs of concept (PoCs)
Create strategic partnerships with external stakeholders to ensure research aligns with FCA objectives market trends and delivers measurable impact
Act as a connector between the team and the wider FCA fostering collaboration sharing insights and shaping strategic direction on tech-driven regulatory transformation
Mentor and coach junior colleagues promoting an inclusive wellbeing-focused culture that values diversity of thought and innovative problem-solving
Deliver a comprehensive action plan based on LAs research incorporating horizon scanning for emerging technologies in financial services and assessing their potential to support FCA objectives such as consumer protection and reducing financial crime
Explore tech stack opportunities across financial services to identify where regulation can integrate with technology to reduce compliance burden improve efficiency and support innovation and growth
Skills required
Minimum:
Experience in emerging technologies within financial services including delivering detailed proposals and actionable insights on novel tech solutions
Experience working in FinTech/RegTech leveraging your deep understanding of networks and tech stacks to drive research analysis and implementation of innovative solutions
Experience engaging and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders teams and experts across multiple levels to align technology strategies with business needs
Essential:
Deep knowledge of emerging technologies in financial services with the ability to learn quickly and turn insights into actionable plans
Skilled at leading complex projects prioritising delivery to time and quality standards
Able to influence align proposals with organisational goals and communicate clearly to win hearts and minds
Able to translate complex ideas into clear actionable outcomes
Able to plan and lead workshops
Foster a positive diverse team culture by focusing on success measures while maintaining collaboration
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
Non-contributory pension (812% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.
Our values and culture
Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one thats free from discrimination and bias celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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.
If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.
We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.
Disability Confident: our hiring approach
Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.
Useful information and timeline
Job advert close: Midnight 03 December (please apply by 11.59pm 02 December)
Shortlist: 04 December
Screening Interview: w/c 08 December
Technical & Competency Interviews: w/c 15 December
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- IT Experience
- Network Administration
- Network Support
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- Computer Skills
- Windows
- Sharepoint
- Teaching
- Operating Systems
- Leadership Experience
About Company
The Financial Conduct Authority is the conduct regulator for around 50,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential supervisor for 48,000 firms
