Job Description

Senior Case Officer - Banking Authorisations
Division - Authorisations
Department - Banking & Insurance
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52,400 to 63,800 and London 57,700 to 70,000 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 Banking Authorisations Team sits in our Authorisations Division and works closely with the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) in assessing whether potential new banks, both domestic and international, meet the standards to operate in the UK market.
It is an exciting time for the team as we continually adapt to new and varied banking business models and the increasing use of digital channels that introduce new and innovative customer offerings
We are recruiting for a talented Senior Associate to lead the assessment of new bank authorisation applications from both domestic new entrants and overseas banks seeking to establish operations in the UK.
What will you be doing?Leading and/or contributing to the development of risk-based and outcome focussed strategies for the gateway assessment of new banks Assessing a portfolio of applications from firms to identify the key risks of harm posed by the firms and their proposed business models, the governance and controls firms have in place to mitigate the risks of harm and making timely recommendations for decisions on these applications Demonstrating a deep understanding of banking and/or payments business models, keeping abreast of developments in the market impacting on the work of the team Thinking strategically to ensure key risks/issues/project work are joined up Communicating confidently and influencing senior individuals at applicant banks including delivering difficult messages in a composed and constructive manner Participating in or leading projects that impact Authorisations and the FCA as a whole

What will you get from the role?The opportunity to think strategically and influence the future shape of the Department and the wider Authorisations Division The opportunity to positively influence new bank business models through regular engagement with the Executive and Board of new banks including delivering sensitive or difficult messages You will get a chance to develop and maintain excellent relationships and networks across the FCA, the PRA and various other stakeholders Freedom to exercise and display sound judgement and initiative, using various sensitive sources of information and intelligence The opportunity to engage with managing different and often innovative businesses and operating models including cutting edge fin-tech propositions and firms operating in the cryptoasset market

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 analysing business models and identifying risks facing firms or their customers Prior experience of the UK regulatory framework Prior experience of building and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders

EssentialAbility to assimilate and analyse information to form judgments and mitigate potential risks Proactive approach to work including the ability to use your own initiative to identify potential issues Understanding the importance of being a strong team player with the ability to be flexible and pragmatic. Able to adapt to changing circumstances, positively embracing new approaches Ability to manage competing workloads across a broad portfolio, thrive under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines Ability to contribute to and provide effective challenge to senior management Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrable through the writing of papers and / or presentation at committees Excellent time and workload management, demonstrating the ability and understanding to manage and prioritise different tasks effectively Comfortable with responsibility and managing ambiguity

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 Senior Associate - Regulatory Advert Closing Date: Sunday 27th July (midnight) CV Review/Shortlist: Tuesday 29th July First Round Interview: W/C 4th August

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: Cameron.Nunn@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.