Lead Supervisor Insurance

Job title: Lead Supervisor - Insurance
Division: Supervision Policy and Competition (SPC)

Directorate: Insurance Supervision
Department: Market Interventions - Flexible

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 59000 to 73700 & London from 65000 to 81000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Lead Associate - 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

Join us in shaping the future of UK financial services.
Were the regulator that keeps financial markets fair competitive and effectiveso consumers are protected and the economy can thrive. By joining our team youll help safeguard millions of people drive innovation and influence the way financial services evolve.

Our Supervision Policy & Competition (SPC) division is at the heart of this mission. We:

• Supervise firms and individuals to ensure they meet the highest standards.

• Set and refine policy to keep the industry robust and forward-looking.

• Tackle competition issues to make markets work better for everyone.

Within SPC the Insurance Directorate oversees a diverse range of insurance firmsfrom small intermediaries to global playersmaking sure they operate responsibly and deliver for customers.

Your impact Helping create a safer fairer and more dynamic financial system for the UK.

What youll do

This is a role where your decisions shape the future of the UK insurance market. Youll be at the forefront of protecting consumers and influencing how firms operate. You will be responsible for overseeing large volumes of supervisory information managing complex cases and leading team members to ensure effective delivery of regulatory objectives.

If youre passionate about making financial services fair effective and trustworthy this is your opportunity to lead change that truly counts.

• Lead the way in shaping a safer insurance market Oversee firms to spot and tackle risks early protect consumers and keep the industry stable.

• Inspire and grow a talented team Mentor develop and lead colleagues to create a high-performing team that delivers real impact.

• Think big and act boldly Design smart forward-thinking strategies to address complex challenges and strengthen the resilience of and help to grow the insurance sector.

• Influence at the top Work directly with senior leaders driving conversations that shape decisions and set the direction for the supervision of firms and the wider insurance market.

• Turn insight into action Analyse data and intelligence to uncover potential harm enabling timely interventions that build trust and confidence.

• Stay ahead of the curve Keep up with industry trends and regulatory changes to anticipate risks and protect consumers before issues arise.

This role isnt just about what you bringits about where you can go. Youll have the chance to deepen your knowledge expand your leadership skills and shape the future of insurance regulation.

What were looking for

Minimum:

• Leadership Proven experience in managing or mentoring teams with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing groups.

• Insurance expertise Solid understanding of insurance business models regulatory frameworks and the challenges shaping the sector.

• Analytical skills Ability to interpret complex data and market intelligence to identify risks and drive sound decision making.

Essential:

• Influential communicator Skilled at engaging stakeholders from peers and internal teams to senior external executives and building trusted relationships.

• Clear and compelling storyteller Able to distil complex insights into clear actionable messages both in writing and in person.

• Boardroom confidence Comfortable leading discussions with C-suite leaders and making risk-based judgements that stand up to scrutiny.

• Agility and forward-thinking Adaptable to change proactive learner and ready to embrace new challenges in a fast-moving regulatory landscape.

• Regulatory know-how Practical experience in conduct and prudential regulation with the ability to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Benefits

• 25 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: 11th January 2026 at 23:59

• CV Review/Shortlist: 13th January 2026

• First Interview: w/c 19th 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.