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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

About us:

At the FCA, your work can make a meaningful difference. We enable a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy. Every day, we help ensure financial services are honest, competitive, and trusted, helping consumers, businesses, and markets across the UK.

From tackling financial crime and market abuse to supporting innovation and setting standards that firms must meet, our work affects millions of people and organisations. We play a vital role in underpinning the UK's reputation as a leading global financial centre.

With a vision to deepen trust, rebalance risk, support growth and improve lives, we're helping shape the future of financial services. At the FCA, you can make a significant impact while building a surprising career.

Working here:

At the FCA and PSR, you’ll collaborate with colleagues who bring a range of perspectives and experiences, helping shape better decisions, meaningful change, and real-world impact.

We support our colleagues to thrive through competitive pay, generous pension contributions, private medical cover, 25-30 days' holiday, employee awards, volunteering leave, hybrid working, wellbeing support and green travel schemes.

Learning and development are central to our culture, with access to the FCA Academy, LinkedIn Learning, tailored development programmes and sponsored professional qualifications.

ntoring programmes?

Yes

Employee-led diversity networks?

Yes

Open to discussing flexible work arrangements

at interview stage?

Yes

Hybrid working policy

Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds, and Edinburgh offices.

No. of weeks fully paid maternity, paternity/partner leave, adoption, surrogacy & shared parental leave

20 weeks

 

 

 

 

Gender pay gap reporting information (2026) 

 

Mean pay gap:

10.7%

Median pay gap:  

8.6%

For more information visit - FCA pay gap data 2026 | 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
Oct 30, 2026
Full Time
Senior Operational Resilience Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job title: Senior Operational Resilience Specialist Division: Operations Department: Operational Resilience Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,300 to £54,100 and London from £46,400 to £57,900 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate, Corporate Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via [email protected] Your internal recruitment contact is Patrycja via [email protected] Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.  Cyber and Information Resilience and the Operational Resilience departments...
Oct 30, 2026
Full Time
Cyber Policy Lead
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job title: Cyber Policy Lead Division: Operations Department: Cyber and Information Resilience Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £70,000 and London from £59,200 to £75,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory   Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via [email protected] Your internal recruitment contact is Patrycja [email protected] Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team  We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.  The Cyber and Operational Resilience directorate enables secure and resilient regulation across the...
Oct 29, 2026
Full Time
Redress Pathways Associate
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Redress Pathways Associate   Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Prudential, Redress & Reporting Policy Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £48,000 and London £47,300 to £53,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Associate – Leve 8 – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Louis Vandenburgh via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.  About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the UK.     SPC...
Oct 27, 2026
Full Time
Lead Digital Assets Supervisor
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Lead Digital Assets Supervisor Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Market Interventions – Digital Assets (MIDA) Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £70,700 and London from £66,600 to £77,600 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory Your Internal recruitment contact is Jennifer Wishart via [email protected] . Your external recruitment contact is Tahir Khan via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.   About the FCA and Team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK financial services.   SPC oversees firms and individuals...
Oct 27, 2026
Full Time
Senior Innovation Process Analyst
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Leeds, UK
Job title: Senior Innovation Process Analyst Division: Operations Department: Finance & Corporate Services Salary: The role is based in Leeds, salary ranging from £43,300 to £50,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate, Corporate Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via [email protected] Your internal recruitment contact is P atrycja via [email protected]   Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team  We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Innovation Process Analyst will join the Risk Controls and Accounting Systems team within Finance &...
Oct 23, 2026
Full Time
Senior AI Security Consultant
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job title: Senior AI Security Consultant   Division: Operations   Department: Cyber & Information Resilience   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,000 to £103,000 and London from £82,300 to £113,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)  This role is graded as: Technical Specialist, Regulatory  Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via [email protected]   Your internal recruitment contact is Lauren via [email protected]    Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.  About the FCA and team     We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.    The Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) department is...
Oct 23, 2026
Full Time
Interventions Lawyer (LA)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job title:  Interventions Lawyer Division:  Enforcement & Market Integrity (EMI) Department:  Retail 4 Team : Interventions Team   Salary:  London ranging from £76,700 to £90,000 and National (Edinburgh & Leeds) ranging from £69,700 to £80,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)  2 available opportunities : 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term for 12 months This role is graded as:    Lead Associate – Practising Legal Your recruitment contact is   Riley Fox at [email protected]  - Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team   We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.   Enforcement & Market Integrity (EMI) is responsible...
Oct 23, 2026
Full Time
Operational/Cyber Resilience Technical Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Operational/Cyber Resilience Technical Specialist Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Technology, Res​ilience​​ and Cyber (TRC)   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £86,000 and London £82,300 to £95,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Technical Specialist – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Katherine Whipps via [email protected] . We are recruiting for 2 x Permanent Positions Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth...
Oct 21, 2026
Full Time
Funds and Asset Management Policy Technical Specialist
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Funds and Asset Management Policy Technical Specialist Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Market Interventions (MI), Asset Management and Funds   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £100,000 and London £82,300 to £110,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Technical Specialist – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Katherine Whipps via [email protected] . This position is for 2 x Headcount Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic...
Oct 21, 2026
Full Time
Lead Technology, Res​ilience​​ and Cyber Associate  
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Lead Technology, Res​ilience​​ and Cyber Associate   Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Technology, Res​ilience​​ and Cyber (TRC)   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £80,766 and London £66,600 to £88,666 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Lead Associate – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Katherine Whipps via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the...
Oct 21, 2026
Full Time
Senior Asset Management Supervisor
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Senior Asset Management Supervisor Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Asset Management & Funds   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £68,000 and London £59,200 to £75,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Senior Associate – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the UK.     SPC oversees firms...
Oct 20, 2026
Full Time
Consumer Duty Policy Associate
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job title: Consumer Duty Policy Associate Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition Department: Consumer Policy and Outcomes (CPO) Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £50,266 and London from £47,300 to £55,166 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Associate – Level 8 - Regulatory Your Internal recruitment contact is Louis Van Den Burg via [email protected] Your external recruitment contact is Tahir Khan via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.   About the FCA and team    We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.   SPC oversees firms and individuals...
Oct 19, 2026
Full Time
Senior Incident Management Associate  
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Senior Incident Management Associate   Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Technology, Res​ilience​​ and Cyber (TRC)   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £71,666 and London £59,200 to £78,800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Senior Associate – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the UK....
Oct 19, 2026
Full Time
Fund and Asset Management Policy Advisor   
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Fund and Asset Management Policy Advisor    Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Asset Management and Fund Policy   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £68,000 and London £59,200 to £75,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Senior Associate – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.    About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the UK.     SPC...
Oct 19, 2026
Full Time
Funds and Asset Management Advisor (12-months Fixed Term Contract)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Funds and Asset Management Advisor (12-months Fixed Term Contract) Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: Asset Management and Fund Policy   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £68,000 and London £59,200 to £75,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)   This role is graded as: Senior Associate – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected] . Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via [email protected] . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.  For internal applications this is an Acting Up / Secondment Opportunity   About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting...
Oct 16, 2026
Full Time
Lead AI Engineer
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job Title: Lead AI Engineer   Division: Data, Technology and Innovation Department: AI Product Delivery   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £108,000 and London from £82,300 to £120,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Technical Specialist – Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Benjamin via [email protected]. Your internal recruitment contact is Lauren via [email protected] Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.   About the FCA and team    We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.    The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a...
Oct 16, 2026
Full Time
Technical Lead
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Leeds, UK
Job Title: Technical Lead   Division: Data Technology and Innovation Department : Digital Delivery Hub   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £105,000 and London from £82,300 to £115,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Technical Specialist - Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Benjamin via [email protected]. Your internal recruitment contact is Lauren via [email protected] Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.   About the FCA and team    We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.    The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to...
Oct 15, 2026
Full Time
HR/People Analytics & Insight Lead
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) London, UK
Job title: HR/People Analytics & Insight Lead Division: Operations Department: Human Resources   Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £49,600 to £74,400 and London from £54,500 to £81,600 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as:  Lead Associate, Corporate Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via [email protected] Your internal recruitment contact is Lauren via [email protected] Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.  About the FCA and team  We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. Reporting to the HR Systems & Analytics Manager, you will lead the People Analytics team and drive...