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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. 

Working inclusively
We work best when we work together. We encourage our people to contribute fully and feel valued, to be innovative and creative by collaborating in an inclusive culture.

We're also committed to reflecting the diverse lived experiences of the communities we work in and the consumers we protect. We have a strategy to achieve a more diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. This includes increasing the representation of women in our senior team to 50% and minority ethnic colleagues to 25% by 2025 – representative of the UK population.

We were recently voted 'Employer of the year' at the Women in Finance awards and our commitment to LGBT+ inclusion means we're recognised as a Stonewall Top 100 employer.

 

Flexible Working

We believe that giving our people greater flexibility fosters an inclusive culture and a healthy work-life balance.

We currently operate a hybrid working model, working up to 40% in the office each month (50% for senior leaders). This way of working applies in our Stratford, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.

We also offer career and family leave provisions, generous annual leave so you can take time off when you need or want to, and a range of other benefits.

 

 

Programme for parents returning to work after

Parental Leave?

 

We don’t have a formal programme, but we have hired several Returners through the assisted hiring route (working with Women Returners)

 

Leadership development programmes?

Yes – we are launching a female progression programme

Mentoring programmess?

Yes

Coaching programmes?

No

Employee-led diversity networks?

Yes

Internal women’s networking groups?

No

Open to discussing flexible work arrangements

at interview stage?

Yes

No. of weeks paid maternity leave at full salary:

 52

 

Minimum weeks tenure required to be eligible

for paid maternity leave:

 

No. of weeks paid paternity leave at full salary:

 

Minimum tenure required to be eligible for paid

paternity leave:

 

Gender pay gap reporting information (2024) 

Average pay gap:

12.2 %

Median pay gap:

11.5 %
For more information visit - FCA pay gap data 2024 | FCA  
   

Signatory of the UK Women in Finance Charter?

Yes

Targets to raise the number of women in

leadership?

Yes – 50% female target across all pipeline roles

Targets to raise the number of BAME individuals

in leadership?

Yes

Listed in the Bloomberg Diversity & Inclusion

Index?

No
May 13, 2025
Full Time
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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Lead Associate (Lawyer, International Technical Assistance)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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Business Support to the Wholesale Authorisation Management Team (12-month FTC)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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Full Time
Digital Delivery Hub Technical Lead
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Leeds, UK
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Full Time
Benchmark and Credit Ratings Policy Technical Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Title - Benchmark and Credit Ratings Policy Technical Specialist Division – Market Interventions - Capital Markets Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 to £102,100 and London £79,300 to £112,300 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. You will join a dedicated team of policy professionals who are focused on shaping creative and evidence-based policy solutions that benefit consumers, markets, and competition. We work collaboratively, including with stakeholders across the FCA and externally, to solve problems and deliver market integrity. We are committed to sharing our knowledge and encouraging new ideas. Our team is responsible for making policy which aims to prevent harm to consumers and markets from the...
May 12, 2025
Full Time
Cyber Security Engineer
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Cyber Security Engineer Division – Data, Technology & Innovation -Technology Department – Technology Resilience Salary - London £57,700 to £88,600 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA . The team The Security Engineer sits within the Cyber Security Product Group and maintains the platforms, applications and security systems that deliver enterprise security services to the organisation. What will you be doing? Design, deploy and maintain scalable and reliable enterprise security tools and services Enhance and adapt security processes and systems to align with evolving business and strategic needs Ensure the protection of information systems by developing and maintaining security procedures and controls...
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Full Time
Cyber Assurance Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Cyber Assurance Specialist Division – Cyber and Information Resilience Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £80,600 and London £57,700 to £88,600 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. The Cyber and Information Resilience division was established in response to the growing threat of cyber security risks and the FCAs increasing reliance on data to effectively regulate the financial sector and ensure markets function well. This team integrates the key disciplines of cyber and information security, information management, and data privacy, providing a cohesive approach to safeguarding information and supporting regulatory objectives. The team is primarily focused on the following key objectives:...
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Full Time
M365 Security Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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Full Time
Cloud Assurance Lead
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Cloud Assurance Lead Division – Cyber and Information Resilience Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £90,800 and London £64,900 to £99,700 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. The Cyber and Information Resilience division was established in response to the growing threat of cyber security risks and the FCAs increasing reliance on data to effectively regulate the financial sector and ensure markets function well. This team integrates the key disciplines of cyber and information security, information management, and data privacy, providing a cohesive approach to safeguarding information and supporting regulatory objectives. The team is primarily focused on the following key objectives: Assuring...
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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Full Time
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Edinburgh, UK
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Full Time
IT Change Management Lead 6 Month Fixed Term Contract 
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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May 09, 2025
Full Time
Training Coordinator (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Training Coordinator (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Division – Human Resources Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £28,800 to £43,100 and London £31,600 to £47,400 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. This role sits within our Organisational Capability team. The team work with ExCo and leadership teams to develop capability to meet evolving needs and deliver our priorities. We also partner with the business to identify and deliver training and professional development. Tools such as our employee survey provide insights to help inform our effectiveness and our priorities. This role plays a key part in enabling learning at the FCA. You’ll provide high-quality logistical support and coordination for FCA Academy training events, both...
May 09, 2025
Full Time
Product Architect - Digital Hub
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Leeds, UK
Product Architect - Digital Hub Division – Data, Technology and Innovation Department – Digital Delivery Hub  Salary – Leeds r anging from £72,100 to £117,100 per annum and London £79,300 to £128,800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience). Please note that the primary location is Leeds, but London may be viable on agreement. About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA . The team This is an opportunity to contribute to a new strategic initiative within the FCA. The Product Architect sits within the Product Group and plays a key role in defining and overseeing the architecture and service design for a specific product group. This includes shaping the product roadmap and ensuring quality assurance across architectural decisions, technical designs and deliverables such as systems...
May 09, 2025
Full Time
MANAGER – CLIENT ASSETS SUPERVISION
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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May 09, 2025
Full Time
Technology Resilience and Cyber Policy Lead
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Technology, Resilience and Cyber Policy Lead Division – Data, Technology, Innovation   Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £87,000 and London £64,900 to £94,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA . At a time of rapid technology change, increasing cyber threats and new regulations to improve operational resilience, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the FCA’s and industry's agenda. You will work in the public interest, focused on increasing the sector's operational resilience. You will be working in the Strategic Projects team in Technology, Resilience and Cyber department (TRC). This is a dynamic team where the focus has been on developing and implementing the new Critical Third Parties (CTPs) regime....
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Full Time
Pensions Governance Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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May 09, 2025
Full Time
Full Stack Software Engineer
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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May 09, 2025
Full Time
Fintech Analyst role
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
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