Job Title: Funds and Asset Management Advisor (12-months Fixed Term Contract)Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)Department: Asset Management and Fund PolicySalary: 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 – RegulatoryYour external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via steve.christopher@fca.org.uk .Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via isabelle.groves@fca.org.uk .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 OpportunityAbout the FCA and teamWe 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 and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). Sitting within the Buy-Side Directorate, the Market Interventions (MI), Asset Management and Funds Department supervises asset management firms, using data-driven oversight and collaboration across the FCA and industry to address key harms and ensure good outcomes for consumers and markets.Join a collaborative team at the heart of shaping prudential policy for the UK asset management and funds sector on a 12-month fixed-term appointment. Combining policy knowledge, analytical insight and stakeholder engagement, the team develops proportionate, evidence-based policy that supports resilient firms, effective risk management and well-functioning markets.As a Senior Associate, you’ll lead and contribute to important policy projects, assess complex prudential issues and provide clear advice to senior decision-makers. Working closely with colleagues across supervision, legal, markets, data and international teams, as well as with external stakeholders, you’ll help shape the future regulatory framework for the sector while developing your expertise, broadening your network and contributing to UK financial services.Role responsibilities Help shape and deliver the prudential framework for UK asset managers, contributing to policy that supports resilient firms, effective markets and positive consumer outcomesAssess prudential risks across business models, capital, liquidity, governance, operational resilience and wind-down planning, helping to improve the sector’s resilienceAnalyse quantitative and qualitative evidence to develop practical, proportionate policy recommendations, balancing benefits, risks and real-world impactProduce high-quality briefings, consultation materials and policy papers that inform senior decision-making and support regulatory changeMonitor market and regulatory developments, identifying emerging trends and considering their implications for the prudential frameworkCollaborate with colleagues across supervision, legal, economics, data and international policy teams to deliver effective policy outcomes from design through to implementationBuild trusted relationships with firms, trade bodies and regulatory partners, using diverse perspectives to test and refine policy proposalsManage delivery plans, risks and dependencies while supporting and developing colleagues, contributing to an inclusive, collaborative team culture and building your own policy leadership experienceSkills requiredMinimum:Prior experience in prudential policy and regulation, with a thorough understanding of prudential regulatory frameworks and their practical application, gained within the asset management sector or a regulator, government, financial institution, professional services firm, or similar environmentPrior experience applying well-developed policy analysis and problem-solving skills to complex issues, using evidence and judgement to make sound recommendations, while successfully managing policy projects and competing priorities to meet deadlinesPrior experience communicating technical and regulatory issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and when engaging with a range of audiencesEssential:Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to help guide effectively and provide constructive challenge to support robust decision-makingA collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams and professional disciplinesExperience developing, interpreting or applying prudential requirements for investment firms, asset managers or fundsGood understanding of prudential topics, including capital, liquidity, group risk, governance, operational resilience, recovery and wind-down frameworksExperience contributing to consultations, rule-making, impact assessments or the development and implementation of domestic and international regulatory frameworksConfidence working with financial and regulatory data to support analysis, policy development and evidence-based decision-makingBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysColleagues 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.Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page .Our values and cultureOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.Disability confident: our hiring approachWe’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.Useful information and timelinesTimeline:Job advert close: 30th October 2026 at MidnightCV Review/Shortlist: 3rd – 5th November 2026Case Study Assessment & Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026For internal applications this is an Acting Up / Secondment OpportunityYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time #J-18808-Ljbffr
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