Financial Conduct Authority
Cryptoasset and Technology Policy Technical Specialist
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Cryptoasset and Technology Policy Technical Specialist
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
Department: Market Analysis and Policy - Payments and Digital Assets
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £88,966 and London £82,300 to £97,800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
Role Grade: Technical Specialist – Regulatory
Recruitment Contacts:
- External: Steve Christopher via Steve.Christopher@fca.org.uk
- Internal: Jennifer Wishart via Jennifer.Wishart@fca.org.uk
About the FCA and Team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving, and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.
SPC Overview:
- Supervision: Oversees firms and individuals
- Policy: Creates and reviews the rules by which they operate
- Competition: Identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets
The Cryptoassets and Technology Policy Team is at the forefront of developing the FCA's policy solutions on cryptoassets. As digital technology and cryptoassets markets develop and evolve, regulators need to innovate and adapt our regulatory framework to deal with new and evolving opportunities and risks. We are designing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets to help shape the future of this diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing sector.
Cryptoassets and associated activities are due to be phased into the FCA’s perimeter. Our work includes the development, consultation, and implementation of cryptoasset policy for retail consumers.
You will be a key member of the team, shaping creative and evidence-based policy solutions that benefit consumers, markets, and competition.
Role Responsibilities
As a Technical Specialist, you will:
- Apply deep technical expertise in regulatory and financial services, cryptoasset markets, and products when formulating policy options
- Lead and guide departmental initiatives, drive high-quality policy development, and deliver impactful presentations, sharing regulatory policy that supports the FCA’s strategic priorities
- Coach, mentor, and develop talent across the FCA, building analytical and risk management capabilities that elevate organizational performance
- Role model FCA values as part of the senior leadership team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence
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Skills Required
Minimum
- Proven experience of managing and resolving complex policy development, or related industry experiences
- Prior policy, regulatory, or industry experiences in financial services and cryptoasset markets
- Demonstrable experience with regulatory frameworks globally
Essential
- Significant professional experience in a subject related to financial regulation, financial services, cryptoassets, and other digital assets, decentralized finance
- Evidence of leading complex projects, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and issues
- Experience of teaching/coaching/mentoring colleagues
- The ability to influence senior managers with both oral and written presentations of complex issues in a manner that demonstrates judgment
- An inclusive team player who can identify and manage key stakeholders to build a constructive relationship with the ability to persuasively explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity to both internal and external audiences and deliver difficult messages when needed
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds, and Edinburgh offices.
- 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
- A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
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For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole, visit our benefits page.
Our Values and Culture
Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organization – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.
If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help – reach out for tailored support.
We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.
Disability Confident: Our Hiring Approach
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes, we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.
Useful Information and Timelines
- Job advert closes: Sunday 6th September (midnight)
- CV Review/Shortlist: Tuesday 8th September
- Case Study / Competency Based Interview: w/c 14th and 21st September
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.
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