Policy Associate - London, United Kingdom - Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role

We have a new opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to take on an Associate role in the Handbook and Fees Policy Team in the Cross-Cutting Policy Department.

About the team:
The FCA's Handbook team is responsible for the FCA Handbook of rules and guidance, including:

editorial oversight of the Handbook
maintaining the monthly Board and Consultation production cycles
delivering the Handbook-related work linked to the Future Regulatory Framework review, which will see the transfer of responsibility of certain firm-facing requirements to our rulebook
leading on a high-profile project to review the design of the Handbook, drawing on the latest technology to make it more accessible, navigable and clear for its users
working with business areas to maintain and update the Fees Manual, and delivering the annual cycle of fees consultation in time for the FCA to start cost recovery from July each year
driving critical policy initiatives that arise from time-to-time

This high-impact work ensures UK financial services markets have clear rules and guidance setting out our expectations to over 60,000 firms regulated by the FCA and the key individuals that run them.

Our work also ensures that we maintain a Handbook that is fit for purpose as we move into a new and uncertain environment.

The team works closely with others across all policy areas at the FCA, our General Counsel's Division (GCD), and Editorial & Digital in our Comms Department to deliver these initiatives.

About the department:
What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?

Key responsibilities will include:
- supporting in the coordination and delivery of policy projects, managing multiple issues concurrently to ensure outputs are delivered on time and to a high standard- helping to write and deliver policy proposals to inform and influence decision makers in the FCA- developing excellent working relationships with stakeholders across the FCA including Policy, Finance, the General Council's Division and Supervision- researching and analysing industry developments (eg, new products and business models) and advising on their regulatory treatment- managing Handbook and Fees-related inboxes and responding to queries as they arise- managing internal training documents and webpages- supporting in the delivery of our monthly Board cycles and regular publications

Skills/Experience Required

Minimum

A knowledge of the financial services sector is beneficial but is not essential.- Experience of analysing qualitative and quantitative information, making judgements and presenting key issues- Proven experience of developing rapport and constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders- Experience of successfully taking initiatives from a planning to an implementation stage

Essential- Ability to communicate persuasively, succinctly and credibly - verbally and in writing- Experience of helping to deliver multiple initiatives and the ability to navigate all levels of governance- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals and to support and assist others- Capability to identify and manage key stakeholders - both internal and external - build rapport and constructive relationships, liaising assertively at all levels- Strong time-management skills, able to deliver multiple tasks under pressure and within challenging timeframes- Willingness to learn and develop, take on new responsibilities and adopt a flexible approach to work- Take a proactive approach to work, using own initiative to be able to work independently with appropriate oversight supervision and prioritise where necessary

Desirable- Knowledge of the financial services sector- Proven experience of drafting and/or editing documents and regular publications, such as corporate documents or public papers- An understanding of the FCA's fees policy- An understanding of digital strategies and how to work with third-party contractors- An understanding of the FCA Handbook, how we maintain it and its role in our regulatory framework

About the FCA

At the FCA, we're creating a fair and more resilient financial system.

We're establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.

The FCA's Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.

Useful Information- This role is graded as Associate - Level - Regulatory- Applications for this role close on 7th March

The FCA has a national role and is committed to a national footprint. This role can be based in London. Leeds or Edinburgh.

The FCA has London and National Pay ranges to reflect regional differences.

The salary for this role will be:
London - up to £50,000
- _salary offered will be based on skills & experience_

National (roles in Leeds & Ed