Financial Conduct Authority
Lead Insurance Projects Associate
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Lead Insurance Projects Associate
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition
Department: Market Analysis & Policy
Salary Range
- Edinburgh & Leeds: £60,700 to £80,000
- London: £66,600 to £85,000 (Offered based on skills and experience)
Grade: Lead Associate – Regulatory
Recruitment Contacts
- Internal: Tali Stone – tali.stone@fca.org.uk
- External: Tahir Khan – tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk Applications must be submitted through the online portal.
About The FCA and Team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK, ensuring fair, thriving, and effective financial markets. By joining us, you’ll help:
- Protect consumers
- Drive economic growth
- Shape the future of UK financial services
The Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) division:
- Oversees firms and individuals
- Creates and reviews rules governing their operations
- Identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets
The Insurance Division supervises:
- Over 5,000 insurers and intermediaries
- Manufacturers and distributors of insurance products and services
The Insurance Projects team (within Market Analysis and Policy, or MAP) focuses on:
- Scoping and executing multi-firm project work
- Identifying conduct risks and sector issues
- Enhancing understanding of insurance markets while mitigating risks to consumers
Role Responsibilities
- Lead project scoping and planning to address market/sector issues effectively
- Collaborate across the FCA to deliver initiatives
- Oversee firm interactions and visits as part of projects
- Analyse firm data to identify issues and guide interventions
- Maintain clear records and concise conclusions from interactions
- Prepare internal/external reporting (verbal/written) to management, firms, and stakeholders
- Devise and implement mitigation strategies using regulatory tools
- Manage stakeholder relationships and project communications
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Required Skills and Experience
Minimum
- Strong understanding of the UK insurance sector and regulatory framework (from industry, regulatory, or consultancy experience)
- Experience leading complex assignments and project work, including:
- Collaborating with teams,
- Analysing multi-source information,
- Decision-making based on analysis,
- Producing high-quality outputs
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Essential
- Effective collaborator, prioritising integration and cross-team synergy
- Skilled in summing up technical information from varied sources for clear written/verbal communication
- Sharp thinker with:
- A pragmatic, risk-based decision-making approach
- Ability to prioritise and act independently to meet deadlines
- Motivation to self-manage and drive both personal and team performance
- Strong communication skills:
- Presentations and influencing discussions
- Maintaining positive relationships internally and externally
- Deep understanding of general insurance sector business models and conduct harms
- Self-awareness, open to feedback, eagerness to adapt to new responsibilities
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Benefits
- 4 weeks (25 days) annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid work model
- Minimum 40% office presence monthly* (50%+ for senior roles)
- Changing in September: minimum 50%+ office presence (60%+ for Executive Directors)
- Non-contributory pension (8–12%) + life assurance
- Private healthcare (Bupa), income protection, and support via 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
- Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle
Further details: FCA Benefits
Values & Culture
The FCA values its people as the driver of success. Our commitment includes: ✅ A diverse and inclusive culture ✅ Standing against discrimination or bias ✅ Fostering difference as an enabler of innovation and better decisions
Inclusivity Initiatives
✔ Disability Confident Employer: Accommodations and tailored support are provided
Need adjustments? Contact your recruiter to explore tailored solutions, including options for part-time/ job-sharing.
Useful Information and Timeline
- Job advert closes: Tuesday 7th July 2025 (23:59)
- CV Review/Shortlisting: Thursday 9th July
- Early Stage (Case Study + Interview): 16–23 July
- Final Interview Round: w/c 27th July
Note: Inform your recruiter if unavailable during key dates.
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