Disclosure Officer
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Job Summary
Disclosure Officer
Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO)
Department: Unauthorised Business Department
Salary: London 47300 to 63033 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Associate Level 8 Regulatory or Practising Legal
Your recruitment contact is Steve Christopher 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.
Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCAs responsibilities for market monitoring delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals. Sitting within the Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations Directorate the Unauthorised Business Department protects consumers by policing the regulatory perimeter tackling unauthorised financial activity and raising awareness to help people make informed decisions and avoid scams.
Role responsibilities
You will be the Disclosure Officer (DO) in a team charged with investigating and potentially prosecuting dual track and/or criminal offences. You will be responsible for undertaking the statutory functions of a DO in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and associated legislation and guidance. As part of your role you will:
Develop and deliver strategic disclosure plans that drive case progression and improve the FCAs capacity to prevent serious financial wrongdoing
Maintain appropriate documentation including disclosure protocols decision logs and Disclosure Management Documents to support timeline investigative and litigation outcomes
Identify and collate relevant internal and external material and review for disclosure per CPIA utilising evidence management platforms and ensuring robust audit trails
Create unused material schedules (sensitive and non-sensitive) and prepare disclosable material for service
Work collaboratively with investigators and lawyers to shape case strategy refine investigation scope identify and mitigate key disclosure risks and ensure compliance with CPIA
Assist in the preparation of cases for trial in the Crown Court and giving evidence if contributing to the credibility and effectiveness of FCA prosecutions
Support senior colleagues by acting as Deputy DO where appropriate helping build team capability and delivering highquality disclosure processes that ultimately improve protections for millions of UK consumers
Skills required
Minimum:
Prior experience in either criminal law or law enforcement
Demonstrable experience applying the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)
Proven experience of complex criminal investigations
Essential:
Recent and relevant experience working as a Disclosure Officer or with defencedisclosure responsibilities
Experience working on disclosure exercises in large and complex cases
Ability to analyse complex evidence and take responsibility for making timely decisions based on analysis of relevant information
Sound judgement and the confidence to stand behind decisions when necessary and appropriate
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage clearly and collaboratively
Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines and to maintain high standards in a busy environment
Experience using Excel and digital review platforms including technology assisted review tools is desirable
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of50% for senior leaders). Changing from September toa minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of60% for Directors andExecutive Directors)
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 timelines
Timeline:
Job advert close: 16th March 2026 at Midnight
CV Review/Shortlist: 18th March 2026
Interviews: w/c 23rd March 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:
Unclear Seniority
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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
