Financial Crime Policy, Technical Specialist (24-Month Fixed Term Contract)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 72100 - 95000

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job title: Financial Crime Policy Technical Specialist (24-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Division: Supervision Policy and Competition
Department: OPBAS & Fraud & Financial Crime (O&FFC)
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 72100 to 95000 and London from 79300 to 100000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Technical Specialist Regulatory
Your recruitment contact is Shafika 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.
SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision) creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting in Specialist Directorate the O&FFC department (Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision & Fraud & Financial Crime) works to reduce money laundering and terrorist by ensuring high standards of AML/CTF supervision and fostering collaboration across professional bodies supervisors and law enforcement.

It is an exciting time to join this team as the UK is preparing for its next Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force in 2027. At the same time OPBAS is supporting the Governments stated intention to transfer AML supervision of 60000 professional service firms to the FCA.

Role responsibilities
Lead as the technical expert within a team of policy specialists ensuring departmental objectives are achieved and regulatory standards are upheld
Deliver high quality accurate and timely analysis of supervisory and regulatory positions shaping informed decisions and influencing industry best practices
Influence key stakeholders to drive meaningful regulatory improvements and strengthen the UKs financial resilience
Evaluate and recommend changes to the OPBAS Sourcebook ensuring guidance remains relevant and effective in combating financial crime
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships fostering trust and collaboration both internally and externally
Support team performance and development through coaching feedback and knowledge sharing creating a culture of continuous improvement
Champion cross departmental collaboration embedding an integrated approach that enhances efficiency and drives organisational success
Skills required
Minimum:
Proven experience of Anti Money Laundering in a policy environment
Prior experience of complex stakeholder management both internally and externally
Essential:
The ability to make logical and timely decisions understanding the theory and application of the risk-based approach to supervision and an understanding of key regulatory risks
Experience of making judgements and policy recommendations that are supported by strong analytical thinking
The ability to explain complex issues succinctly and clearly to both internal and external audiences; both orally and in writing
Able to make a strong personal impact persuading others with well reasoned arguments and challenging where appropriate
Able to build a collaborative team which values different perspectives and works closely across the department as well as internally within the FCA minimising silos
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: 28th December 2025
CV Review/Shortlist: 30th December 2025
First Interview: w/c 5th January 2026
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.
SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Required Experience:

Job title: Financial Crime Policy Technical Specialist (24-Month Fixed Term Contract)Division: Supervision Policy and Competition Department: OPBAS & Fraud & Financial Crime (O&FFC)Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 72100 to 95000 and London from 79300 to 100000 (salary offered will...

Job title: Financial Crime Policy Technical Specialist (24-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Division: Supervision Policy and Competition
Department: OPBAS & Fraud & Financial Crime (O&FFC)
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 72100 to 95000 and London from 79300 to 100000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Technical Specialist Regulatory
Your recruitment contact is Shafika 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.
SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision) creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting in Specialist Directorate the O&FFC department (Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision & Fraud & Financial Crime) works to reduce money laundering and terrorist by ensuring high standards of AML/CTF supervision and fostering collaboration across professional bodies supervisors and law enforcement.

It is an exciting time to join this team as the UK is preparing for its next Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force in 2027. At the same time OPBAS is supporting the Governments stated intention to transfer AML supervision of 60000 professional service firms to the FCA.

Role responsibilities
Lead as the technical expert within a team of policy specialists ensuring departmental objectives are achieved and regulatory standards are upheld
Deliver high quality accurate and timely analysis of supervisory and regulatory positions shaping informed decisions and influencing industry best practices
Influence key stakeholders to drive meaningful regulatory improvements and strengthen the UKs financial resilience
Evaluate and recommend changes to the OPBAS Sourcebook ensuring guidance remains relevant and effective in combating financial crime
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships fostering trust and collaboration both internally and externally
Support team performance and development through coaching feedback and knowledge sharing creating a culture of continuous improvement
Champion cross departmental collaboration embedding an integrated approach that enhances efficiency and drives organisational success
Skills required
Minimum:
Proven experience of Anti Money Laundering in a policy environment
Prior experience of complex stakeholder management both internally and externally
Essential:
The ability to make logical and timely decisions understanding the theory and application of the risk-based approach to supervision and an understanding of key regulatory risks
Experience of making judgements and policy recommendations that are supported by strong analytical thinking
The ability to explain complex issues succinctly and clearly to both internal and external audiences; both orally and in writing
Able to make a strong personal impact persuading others with well reasoned arguments and challenging where appropriate
Able to build a collaborative team which values different perspectives and works closely across the department as well as internally within the FCA minimising silos
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: 28th December 2025
CV Review/Shortlist: 30th December 2025
First Interview: w/c 5th January 2026
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.
SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Required Experience:

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