Lead Insurance Projects Associate
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition
Department: Market Analysis & Policy
Salary: £60,700‑£80,000 (Edinburgh, Leeds) or £66,600‑£85,000 (London). Salary offered will be based on skills and experience.
Grade: Lead Associate – Regulatory
Responsibilities
- Lead scoping and planning of multi‑firm project work addressing market and sector issues.
- Collaborate with FCA colleagues to deliver projects.
- Lead firm interactions and visits, coordinating delivery of these activities.
- Analyse information received from firms to identify issues and support further work, engagement and interventions.
- Maintain accurate records of firm and stakeholder interactions, and document clear conclusions.
- Provide internal and external reporting and feedback to FCA management, firms and stakeholders following multi‑firm work.
- Help devise and implement mitigation strategies and actions for multi‑firm projects using regulatory tools.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and deliver communications regarding project work.
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable understanding of the UK insurance sector and regulatory framework gained through relevant work in industry, regulatory or consultancy setting.
- Experience leading assignments or project work, analysing information from multiple sources, making decisions based on that analysis and delivering high‑quality outputs.
- Experience building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all seniority levels.
- Effective collaborator with capacity to lead pieces of project work, integrate quickly into the department and work with colleagues at all levels.
- Adept summarising information, drawing key points and communicating them clearly orally and in writing, including technical matters.
- Pragmatic and risk‑based decision maker, prioritising appropriately.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and motivate self and others.
- Skilled in clear communication, including presentations, to influence views while maintaining positive relationships within the FCA and with external partners.
- Solid understanding of business models and conduct harms in general insurance sector.
- High self‑awareness, willing to give and receive feedback, learn and develop, adopt flexible pragmatic approach.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid model: minimum 40% office each month (50% for senior leaders).
- Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times salary.
- Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, 24/7 Employee Assistance.
- 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
- Flexible benefits scheme designed around lifestyle.
Values & Culture
The FCA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, free from discrimination and bias. We support colleagues to deliver at their best and aim to provide flexible solutions such as part‑time and job sharing to suit individual needs.
