At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse payments policy and engage with industry leaders to shape financial services.
- Company: Join a leading firm influencing the future of banking and finance.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, networking opportunities, and career development in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Exciting role for curious minds eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced sector.
- Why this job: Make an impact on global payment systems while building your expertise in fintech.
- Qualifications: Up to 2 years' experience in policy or finance; strong communication and analytical skills.
Location: London (Hybrid)
Sector: Financial Services / Public Policy / Advisory
Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level (Up to 2 years' experience)
About the Organisation
We are a firm working with the UK banking and finance industry, representing over client firms—including global banks, fintechs, card networks, and technology providers—to shape the future of financial services. Our Payments & Innovation team sits at the forefront of digital transformation, designing the future of international payments policy.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Payments Policy Analyst to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a professional with up to two years of experience, working directly on policy issues shaping European and international payments, helping the UK maintain its position as a global leader in cross-border finance. Previous specialist payments experience is not required; we value potential, analytical capability, and curiosity.
Why Join Us?
- High Impact: Work on projects shaping how money moves globally.
- Expertise: Build deep knowledge in instant payments, fraud prevention, and digital innovation.
- Unrivalled Networking: Connect with senior leaders across banks, fintechs, regulators, and government.
- Career Growth: Develop highly transferable skills in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and industry advocacy.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor & Analyse: Track UK, European, and international regulatory and market developments.
- Policy Creation: Draft consultation responses, industry papers, and thought-leadership pieces.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Support member working groups, committees, and international partner meetings.
- Briefings: Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and meeting papers for senior executives.
- Project Support: Collaborate on strategic projects across the wider payments portfolio.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Criteria:
- Experience: Up to 2 years of professional experience in policy, research, regulatory affairs, financial services, or consultancy.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex topics.
- Analytical Skills: Strong research capability to synthesise data into clear, structured insights.
- Organisation: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Tools: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Interest: A genuine passion for finance, technology, regulation, or public policy.
Desirable Criteria:
- Background in financial services, fintech, government, a regulator, or a membership body.
- Basic awareness of the UK, European, or international payments landscape.
- Experience supporting committees, working groups, or events.
- A degree in Economics, Politics, International Relations, Law, Business, or Finance.
Personal Attributes:
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Solutions-focused and comfortable working independently or in a team.
- Confident when engaging with professional stakeholders.
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As a leading litigation support and legal technology provider based in Central London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to shape the future of our infrastructure and security strategies in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Join us to be part of a trusted firm that values data integrity and compliance while supporting your professional journey.
