Financial Conduct Authority
2027 Regulatory Graduate Programme - London
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Programme Length: Two years
Programme Type: Rotational (Year 1 - 2 x 6 months & Year 2 - 1 x 12 months)
At the FCA, we develop and uphold the rules that keep financial markets fair, protect consumers, and support the UK economy, powered by people committed to creating positive change. As a graduate, you’ll be part of shaping those outcomes.
You’ll rotate across teams, gaining exposure to different areas of financial services – from regulatory frameworks and consumer protection to strategy and firm supervision.
From day one, you’ll help deliver important work, expand your capabilities, and start building a career that has lasting impact.
About the Programme
Our Regulatory Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to build a broad understanding of financial regulation while developing the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career at the FCA. It provides exposure to a wide range of teams and specialisms, helping you discover where your skills and interests can have the greatest impact.
Over two years, you'll complete rotational placements across key areas of the FCA, which may include Authorisations, Policy, Supervision, Market Oversight, Enforcement, and Risk Management & Compliance. Through these varied experiences, you'll gain insight into the full regulatory lifecycle and the role regulation plays in protecting consumers, maintaining market integrity and supporting effective competition.
You'll develop technical knowledge of financial services and regulatory frameworks while building core professional skills in judgement, engagement, self-management and delivery. Depending on your rotations, you could support vulnerable consumers, contribute to high-profile investigations, help shape regulatory policy, supervise firms, or provide insights that inform strategic decisions.
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Your first two rotations will be confirmed before you join the programme, providing a solid foundation in regulation and the work of the FCA. For your final rotation, we’ll consider your interests, strengths and career plans alongside business priorities, helping you explore a career pathway that aligns with both your interests and the FCA’s mission.
By the time you complete the programme, you’ll have established a valuable professional network, developed a broad understanding of financial regulation, and gained the experience and confidence to start your career in the FCA’s Regulatory profession.
Learning & Development
We invest in your future from day one. Our two-year rotational programme combines meaningful work experience with a structured learning journey, giving you access to professional development programmes, specialist training and career-building opportunities.
You’ll benefit from:
- Structured learning and development to support your growth
- Tailored induction and professional training
- Opportunities to build your network across the FCA
- Social and networking events with your graduate cohort
- Access to senior leaders and inspiring career stories
What We Look For
We’re looking for people who are curious, driven and motivated by the opportunity to learn. You’ll be motivated to develop new skills, build good relationships and use data and evidence to help solve complex challenges.
Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we believe diverse perspectives help us make better decisions. Whatever your degree discipline, you’ll be supported to learn and grow through practical experience, structured development and guidance from experienced colleagues, helping you build a rewarding career at the FCA.
What We Offer
- £37,000 salary plus a flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
- Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Non-contributory pension (8–12% 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
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing resources and support
- Sports and social clubs
- Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
- Free eye tests
- Subsidised restaurant
- Interest-free season ticket loans
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Submit your online application by midnight, Sunday 29th November 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as vacancies may close before the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
You can only submit one application to an FCA Early Careers programme within a six-month period. Please consider your options carefully before applying.
Eligibility Criteria:
- You have obtained, or be on track to obtain, a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline.
- To be eligible for the 2027 graduate programme, you must either have already graduated or be in your final year of study.
Graduate scheme offers depend on candidates securing and keeping the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the program. More information
Your application and all assessment submissions must be your own work. We do not permit candidates to receive assistance from another person or to submit responses generated by artificial intelligence (AI) tools or similar software.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process or during the programme, support is available through AmberJack.
For queries, contact earlycareers@fca.org.uk
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