Financial Conduct Authority
Crypto Lead, Market Abuse (12 month FTC)
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Crypto Lead, Market Abuse (Fixed Term Contract – 12 months)
Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight
Salary: National (Edinburgh & Leeds: £53,000 to £69,000; London: £59,200 to £76,000) Grade: Senior Associate – Regulatory Recruitment Contact: Riley Fox at riley.fox@fca.org.uk Note: Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Email/social media submissions will not be accepted.
About The FCA And Team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK, ensuring financial markets are fair, thriving, and effective. As an employee, you’ll contribute to protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK financial services.
The Market Oversight Directorate (MO) oversees market conduct under four regimes: listing, prospectus, market abuse, and cross-markets primary/secondary oversight. A core focus involves enquiries into potential market abuse, including:
- Insider dealing
- Unlawful disclosure
- Market manipulation
- Misleading statements
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Role Responsibilities
- Work with teams to prepare for cryptoasset regulations’ impact across MO.
- Engage in FCA-wide crypto-related initiatives influencing MO’s function.
- Ensure relevant cryptoasset training sessions are accessible to core stakeholders in the Division.
- Provide senior management with relevant updates, advising where needed.
- Develop expertise on primary/secondary market oversight teams, especially market abuse risks related to cryptoassets.
Minimum Skills Required
- Practical UK financial markets experience: Financial services firm, trading venue, consultancy, or regulator.
- Working knowledge of market mechanics plus market abuse typologies.
*rangecheck: Please include a cover letter (300 words) explaining your suitability for this role.
Essential Requirements
- UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR) understanding.
- Familiarity with UK cryptoasset regimes, e.g., MARC (Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets) and Admissions & Disclosures (A&D) (CP25/41).
- Strong analytical and communication skills: Clarity in complex events!
- Proactive growth mindset: Self-starter with compliance/surveillance experience.
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Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Non-contributory pension (8–12%) with life assurance (8x salary).
- Private healthcare (Bupa) and income protection.
- 35 hours annual volunteering + flexible benefits.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
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Our Values & Culture
We prioritise diversity & inclusion, aiming for a workspace free of discrimination and bias. Tailored adjustments supported – get in touch if you need disability-related accommodation.
Open to flexible arrangements: part-time/job share if applicable (contact recruiter).
Disability Confident Employer: Caring for disabilities/long-term conditions—advance candidates meeting minimums.
Useful Timelines
- Job advert closes: 5th July, 11:59pm.
- Shortlisting: w/c 6th July.
- Interviews: w/c 20th July.
Note: Timing discussions during screening—alert recruitment team if unavailable.
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