Financial Conduct Authority
Lead Insurance Projects Associate
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Lead Insurance Projects Associate
Lead Insurance Projects Associate
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition Department: Market Analysis & Policy
Salary: National (£60,700–£80,000 in Edinburgh/Leeds; £66,600–£85,000 in London, adjusted based on skills/experience). Grade: Lead Associate – Regulatory
Contacts:
- Internal recruitment: Tali Stone
- External recruitment: Tahir Khan Applications must be submitted via our online portal (no email or social media submissions*).
About The FCA & Team
We regulate UK financial services to ensure fair, thriving, and effective markets. Your role will directly contribute to protecting consumers, driving growth, and shaping UK finance.
Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
SPC oversees firms/individuals (supervision), crafts/reviews rules (policy), and addresses competition gaps (competition).
The Insurance division supervises ~5,000 UK insurers and intermediaries.
The Market Analysis & Policy (MAP) Insurance Projects team specialises in:
- Scoping and executing multi-firm projects to address conduct risks in the insurance sector.
- Building sector insights by identifying risks that may harm consumers or FCA statutory objectives.
- Supporting cross-functional FCA initiatives (e.g., market interventions) and collaborating with peers in Insurance MAP and Market Intervention teams.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the scoping and planning of multi-firm projects to tackle systemic market/conduct issues.
- Collaborate across the FCA to execute project work effectively.
- Program/cut-out firm interactions and visits—keep engagements on track, manage coordination, and deliver findings.
- Analyse firm data/to mars issue-spotting and guide further engagements/interventions.
- Document interactions and compile clear, concise conclusions for internal/external stakeholders.
- Provide internal/external updates (verbal/written) to FCA leadership, firms, and stakeholders post-project.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies, leveraging FCA’s regulatory toolkit (e.g., supervision, policy, enforcement).
- Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate project outcomes effectively.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
Minimum Skills
- Proven knowledge of UK insurance regulation/sector (e.g., industry, consultancy, or regulator experience).
- Experience leading complex assignments/projects, including:
- Analysing diverse data sources.
- Making evidence-based decisions.
- Delivering high-quality outputs collaboratively.
- Strong track record of stakeholder engagement (internal/external, all seniority levels).
Essential Skills
- Ability to lead projects autonomously, integrate swiftly into MAP, and partner across teams.
- Excellent communication: Clarify technical info orally/written (e.g., presentations, concise summaries for complex matters).
- Pragmatic problem solver: Risk-aware, decisive, and skilled at prioritising results under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated self-direction: Work without supervision, self-motivate, and inspire others.
- Diplomatic skills: Persuasive in challenging discussions (e.g., reshaping views) while maintaining productive relationships.
- In-depth sector knowledge: Speculative expertise on insurer business models and conduct harms (general insurance).
- Growth mindset: Open to feedback, eager to develop, and adaptable to new demands/roles.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
- Hybrid working:
- Min. 40% (~50% target) office presence (nationally).
- From September 2025, min. 50% (~60% target for Directors/Executive Directors).
- Non-contrib retirement: 8–12% pension + life cover (£8× salary).
- Bupa private healthcare, income protection, + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- 35 hours paid volunteering/year.
- Flexible benefits: Tailored scheme.
Full benefits: FCA Benefits Page
Our Values & Culture
We prioritize inclusion, diversity, and innovation—recognizing that creates stronger regulatory outcomes. All colleagues receive support for individual success, including adjustments for disabilities.
Disability Confident: We progress applicants with disabilities/long-term conditions where possible.
Timeline
- Job close: 7 July 2025, 23:59 PM
- Stage 1: Shortlisted (9 July)
- Stage 2: CV review + case study assessment + first intake (16–23 July)
- Stage 3: Second interview (week commencing 27 July)
If restricted availability, inform your recruiter.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills