Problem Manager
Job Summary
Job Title: Problem Manager
Department: Technology Resilience
Division: Data Technology and Innovation (DTI)
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 61800 and London 57700 to 68000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Senior Associate Regulatory
Your recruitment contact is Ben 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 supporting 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 Technology Resilience team safeguards the FCAs digital assets services and suppliers to ensure the organisation remains secure and compliant.
Role responsibilities
Manage end-to-end Problem Management activities including problem identification prioritisation governance and resolution coordination across IT services.
Chair Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Initial Problem Reviews (IPRs) and regular service review forums for major and recurring P1/P2 incidents driving continual service improvement and Problem Management maturity.
Use ServiceNow to manage the full Problem Management lifecycle including workflow management reporting dashboard creation and action tracking.
Embed preventive Problem Management practices using AIdriven intelligence Predictive Analytics and governance forums to reduce repeat issues and improve service reliability
Collaborate with Service Operations Product Groups managed service providers and third parties to ensure aligned delivery SLA/KPI performance management and effective Major Incident support when required.
Produce high-quality MI governance reporting and senior stakeholder communications translating technical issues into clear business-focused updates and recommendations.
Play a central role in modernising the FCAs technology resilience capability gain experience with advanced tooling and shape improvements that benefit millions of UK consumers
Skills required
Minimum:
Prior experience working with ServiceNow Problem Management at an advanced level including configuration workflow optimisation and management end to end problem management workflow
Demonstrable experience applying recognised Problem Management and root cause methodologies with a deep appreciation for the ITIL framework particularly the Problem Management lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to uncover the root causes of recurring incidents
Essential:
Exposure to using AI automation and GenAI tools to enhance RCA quality improve MI reporting and support proactive Problem Management
An engaged collaborative approach to spotting patterns and identifying opportunities for improvement
Comfortable using ServiceNow or similar service management tools to help maintain smooth operations
Proficient in Excel for creating clear accessible insights
Experience preparing meaningful reports in ServiceNow or Tableau
ITIL certification
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: 14th May 2026 at 11:59pm
CV Review/Shortlist: 15th May 2026
Interviews: w/c 25th May and 1st June
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:
Manager
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