Financial Conduct Authority

Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers

Requirements of the role

The Engagement & Strategy Team plays a critical role in identifying and assessing emerging risks through horizon scanning, risk analysis and strategic project work. The team oversees the department’s risk framework and project portfolio, helping to shape proactive interventions that mitigate harm, support market integrity and deliver better outcomes for consumers across the UK.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile supervisory projects, delivering robust analysis and evidence-based assessments that help shape regulatory outcomes and protect consumers
• Identify emerging and complex risks across financial markets, assessing potential harm and supporting action to improve outcomes for people and businesses across the UK
• Apply intelligence, data and cross-FCA collaboration to spot issues early, helping to prevent consumer and market harm before it occurs
• Evaluate innovative and higher-risk financial promotions, including cryptoassets and non-mainstream investments, applying regulatory expertise to support sound decision-making
• Help create positive change by developing creative approaches to reducing harm, working with firms to raise standards and deliver better consumer outcomes
• Coach, support and develop colleagues while helping to shape team priorities, ensuring resources are focused on the areas that deliver the greatest impact for consumers and markets