Job Description

Lead International Policy Advisor
Division - International
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 59,100 to 73,700 and London 64,900 to 81,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
The team/department
The FCA is a leading global regulator, supporting open markets through shaping the international regulatory agenda. The International Division helps the FCA achieve this by leading on our relationships with overseas regulators, governments, and other institutions; working collectively to

shape international policy.
The Market Access team is responsible for developing the FCA's approach on issues related to overseas market access, trade agreements and the international promotion of UK financial services.
We are recruiting for talented individual to shape and lead the delivery of complex, high-profile and fast-moving promotion and market access workstreams in an often-uncertain policy environment.
What will you be doing?Lead the International Division's engagement with Government on the establishment of a new 'concierge' service aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of the UK as a destination for global financial services Engagement with HMT on matters related to equivalence and overseas recognition regimes Supporting our work on international firms access to the UK, and the associated policy and supervisory implications. Provide input, support, expertise and direction to other members of the Market Access Team, including line management of up to 4 team members. Support the Manager with the overall functioning of the Market Access Team and its contribution to Division wide initiatives Oversight of internal and external engagement strategy. This includes developing the relationship strategy with stakeholders, including HM Treasury and the Bank of England, to ensure the FCA can engage robustly and strategically to influence issues related to trade and deference in financial services Oversight and coordination of high-quality briefings to FCA leadership at International Committees and working groups, ensuring members are fully supported

What will you get from the role?Drive the International Division's strategic approach and engagement with HMG's initiative to establish a service to enhance the promotion of the UK as a destination for global financial services Work on complex issues of market access, understanding how they impact the FCA, the UK markets and consumers and global markets more widely Take on a varied, wide-ranging and interesting role which helps to drive the FCA's international agenda Be creative, problem-solve, and enhance your influencing, engagement and communication skills Engage in regulatory policy debates, and comparison of UK and international regulatory landscapes

Which skills are required?
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
MinimumPrior experience of leading and delivering cross cutting work to tight deadlines, and ability to work with a high degree of initiative Prior experience of line management or delivery of work through others Prior experience of UK and/or international financial services regulatory issues

EssentialEvidence of analysing multiple pieces of information, identify relevant issues and making links to other work. Ability to clarify the nature of a problem strategically and its scope, providing focus for consequent analysis Strong project management capability to help plan, prioritise and allocate work within the team whilst driving delivery at pace and respond to external time pressures Ability to work alone using sound judgement, including being prepared to make reasoned decisions in circumstances of limited or inconclusive information. Ability to escalate issues appropriately Clear and confident communication style, including an ability to communicate effectively in person, and write succinctly, even where issues are complex Ability to identify and manage key stakeholders, including building and maintaining relationship with FCA senior management, as well as counterparts at Bank of England and HM Treasury Collaborative and inclusive approach. Being able to understand others' needs and perspectives while persuasively presenting your own views, finding mutually beneficial solutions Experience of managing team members, including providing coaching, support and guidance on their development

Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. 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.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
Benefits of working at the FCA25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) Life assurance of eight times your basic salary Income protection


We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
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Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and TimelineThis role is graded as Lead Associate Advert Closing Date: 1st of June CV Review/Shortlist: 2nd and 3rd of June Interviews to begin the week commencing the 9th of 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.
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:
Riley Fox at Riley.fox@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.