At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SFTR reporting policy reviews and engage with market participants on key initiatives.
- Company: Join the FCA, a leader in regulating UK financial services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on data-led regulation and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on UK finance while shaping regulatory policies.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Securities Financing Transaction reporting and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 53800 - 71000 £ per year.
This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory.
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 Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals.
Sitting within the Market Oversight Directorate, the Market Oversight Data and Intelligence (MODI) Department, formed in 2024, drives data-led regulation by delivering specialist services, intelligence, and casework across UK markets, supporting innovation, insight, and effective oversight through advanced analytical and technical capabilities.
Role responsibilities:
- Leading our review of SFTR reporting policy, bringing practical experience and insight to guide policy development.
- Leading engagement with market participants on a range of policy and supervisory initiatives, including data quality remediation activities and thematic work.
- Contributing to the long-term harmonisation of UK MiFID, EMIR and SFTR reporting policy requirements.
- Responding to queries from market participants on SFTR reporting.
- Providing technical support and advice to users of SFTR data.
- Supporting horizontal supervisory work across UK MiFID, EMIR and SFTR.
Skills required:
- Minimum: Deep, demonstrable expertise in Securities Financing Transaction reporting, including reporting obligations, data fields, reconciliation processes and common data quality issues.
- Essential: Ability to exercise sound judgement in ambiguous or novel situations, making timely and well-evidenced decisions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory policy issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.
- Experience supervising or working directly with firms involved in securities financing activities (e.g. repos, securities lending, margin lending).
- Experience working with large regulatory datasets, including building and reviewing SQL-based queries to support supervisory investigations.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus.
SFTR Policy & Data Oversight Specialist in London employer: Financial Conduct Authority
The FCA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh or Leeds, where you can contribute to shaping the future of UK financial services. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and integrity, making a meaningful impact on consumers and the economy.
Contact Details:
Financial Conduct Authority Recruitment Team
