Financial Conduct Authority
Senior Risk Portfolio Associate
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Senior Risk Portfolio Associate
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition Department: Cross-Cutting Delivery Grade: Senior Associate - Regulatory Salary:
- National (Edinburgh & Leeds): £53,800–£62,000
- London: £59,200–£69,000 (Salary offers depend on skills and experience.)
Internal Recruitment Contact: Louis Van Den Burg (louis.vandenburg@fca.org.uk) External Recruitment Contact: Tahir Khan (tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk) Application Requirement: Submissions must be made through the FCA’s online portal; emails or social media submissions will not be considered.
About the FCA and Team
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates financial services firms in the UK to ensure fair, thriving, and effective markets. By joining, you’ll contribute to protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping UK financial services.
Within the Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) division, the Payments & Digital Assets (PDA) directorate oversees regulatory oversight, policy development, and competition enforcement. The Cross-Cutting Delivery Department supports strategic initiatives for payments and digital finance, ensuring robust risk management, governance, operational efficiency, and stakeholder collaboration.
The Risk team functions as the first line of defence, focusing on risk management for payments firms (electronic money institutions/payments institutions) and digital assets (cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets, stablecoins). This role will help establish foundational processes for emerging functions in the growing department.
The Role
The Senior Risk Portfolio Associate will work collaboratively across teams to develop risk strategies for payments and digital assets. As this team is still forming, autonomy and adaptability are essential, with support for cross-directorate collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Risk Oversight & Reporting:
- Identify, monitor, and assess risks across payments and digital assets, ensuring robust documentation, controls, and reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders, fostering trust through clear communication.
- Advocacy & Collaboration:
- Engage with senior leadership (including SLT and Executive levels) to present risk insights and recommended actions.
- Data Analysis & Insight:
- Analyse complex portfolios of risks; synthesise findings into concise, actionable recommendations.
- Governance & Technical Advice:
- Report to relevant committees and guide teams on effective risk engagement.
- Innovation & Adaptability:
- Adapt to rapid changes in regulatory and market environments; accelerate risk-level measurement tools.
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Requirements
Minimum
- Proven expertise in risk analysis and management for either:
- Payments firms (e.g., EMI/PI), or
- Digital assets (cryptocurrencies, tokenisation, stablecoins)
- Experience in stakeholder management, demonstrating strong collaborative relationships via cross-functional communication.
Essential
- Analytical Skills:
- Capacity to evaluate large datasets with structured conclusions.
- Technical Tools:
- Familiarity with data analysis software and basic AI applications (advantageous).
- risk Leadership:
- Experience improving risk governance frameworks and tracking progress against targets.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Proven success in bridging risks, policy, and operational teams to support shared goals.
- Communication & Influence:
- Ability to present clarity to senior audiences, adapt messaging for impact, and challenge constructively.
- decision-making:
- Judgement rooted in data, evidence, and stakeholder insight to inform strategies.
Skills & Outlook
- Learning Agility: Eager to absorb new challenges and priorities.
- Reporting: Robust documentation skills for governance and committee reporting.
- Culture Fit: Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and stretch targets within a fast-evolving regulator.
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Benefits
Work-Life Balance:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid flexibility:
- Minimum 40% on-site (45–50% for senior roles; increasing to 50% in Sept 2024, with 60% for Directors/Executive Directors).
Wellbeing & Security:
- Non-contributory pension (8–12%) and life assurance (8× salary).
- Private healthcare (Bupa), income protection, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Development & Community:
- 35 hours annual volunteering with paid leave.
- Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle needs.
(Full benefits available here.)
Our Values & Culture
We prioritise a diverse, inclusive workplace where fair regulatory decisions reflect varied perspectives. Reliance on collective strengths—such as diverse experience and collaboration—enhances decision-making, innovation, and compliance discipline.
Disability-Inclusive Recruitment
As a Disability Confident Employer, we support reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. Applications from diverse backgrounds that align closely with role needs are encouraged.
Flexibility & Accessibility
The FCA embraces flexible working (e.g., part-time, job-sharing) by measurement of impact—not mere hours—while promoting well-being and career progression.
Timeline & Useful Information
- Job advert closing: Tuesday, 7 July
- Application Deadlines:
- Shortlisting: Thursday, 9 July
- Case Study/Interview: Week commencing 20 July
Availability Notice: Your recruiter can tailor timings; inform them of any scheduling conflicts during screening.
About the FCA
Driving proactive regulation, we aim to build consumer trust, transparent financial services, and resilience against crises. Our mission: Ensure markets thrive while protecting vulnerable individuals. Explore more.
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