Director, Financial Services in London

Join to apply for the Director, Financial Services role at HM Treasury . This exciting and challenging leadership role is undertaken as one of the Directors of Financial Services, part of the collective leadership of the Treasury.
Base pay range The Treasury is the United Kingdom\’s economics and finance ministry, responsible for formulating and implementing the government\’s financial and economic policy.
We are responsible for raising the rate of sustainable growth and achieving rising prosperity and a better quality of life for all. The Treasury plays a critical role at the heart of Government in the UK and, together with the Cabinet Office and Number 10, forms the centre of the Government and wider Civil Service.
This role can be based in either London or Darlington. Some travel is expected as part of the role.
Job Description This is an exciting and challenging leadership role as one of the Directors of Financial Services. The Director jointly leads the Financial Services Group, which advises the government on how to promote a stable and efficient Financial Services sector, deliver excellent outcomes for consumers and businesses, and enhance the UK\’s position as a global hub for financial services.
Key Responsibilities Advising the Chancellor and Economic Secretary on financial services policy, taking account of the Treasury\’s fiscal and economic objectives.
Delivering new policies to drive the Chancellor\’s financial services strategy, including leading the dynamic international agenda, wholesale markets, prudential regulation of the banks and sustainable finance, and delivering on relevant aspects of the Leeds Reforms.
Jointly leading the Financial Services Group and its Group Management Team with the Co‐Director, including direct line management and oversight of International Policy and Partnerships, Trade and Emerging Markets, Securities and Markets, and Prudential and Sustainability.
Undertaking a significant representational function internationally, leading dialogues with other major financial centres and managing relationships with top players in the financial services industry including banks, asset managers and stock exchanges.
Leading the relationship with the Financial Conduct Authority on wholesale markets and jointly leading Treasury\’s relationship with the Prudential Regulatory Authority, building trust and credibility with senior regulators.
Building relationships with Ministers, special advisers, other government departments (DBT, FCDO, Cabinet Office, No. 10), international players and external representative bodies on financial services issues.
Person Specification The successful candidate will demonstrate the Senior Civil Service behaviours set out in the Success Profile framework and a commitment to the Civil Service values.
The criteria for the purpose of selection are:
Outstanding leadership skills with a proven track record of leading high‐performing, inclusive teams to deliver in a complex, fast‐paced environment.
Strong strategic vision and the ability to develop creative, innovative policy in an environment of rapid technological change.
Proven ability to lead a large, complex portfolio of policy development and legislation.
Proven track record of working successfully and influencing senior leaders in financial regulation or a similarly technical environment.
A detailed understanding of financial regulation and the financial services industry.
Experience of operating in an international environment.
Experience of policy making.
How to Apply To apply for this post please apply via Civil Service Jobs by no later than 23:55 on the 23 December. We can only accept applications via the Civil Service Jobs platform. Applications should consist of a CV and personal statement outlining your experience and skills against those detailed in the person specification.
Benefits 25 days\’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King\’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant).
Flexible working patterns (job‐share, condensed hours).
Civil Service Pension providing an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28 %.
Generous parental leave packages.
Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room.
Access to a cycle‐to‐work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving.
Access to a retail discounts and cashback site.
A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity.
Equal Opportunities HM Treasury is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
Reasonable Adjustments If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form or speak to the recruitment team.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‐time
Job function Finance and Other
Industry Public Policy Offices

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