Senior Capital Markets Policy Advisor

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 financial services in the UK. Sitting within the Infrastructure & Exchanges Directorate, the Capital Markets Department helps shape the regulatory framework for UK capital markets, supporting market integrity, competition and growth across areas including primary markets, market abuse, wholesale cryptoassets and benchmarks. You will join a collaborative team of policy specialists who develop evidence-based solutions to complex market challenges. Working closely with colleagues across the FCA, industry participants and other regulators, we encourage knowledge sharing, fresh perspectives and continuous learning. The team leads on the FCA's Listing Rules and disclosure framework, broader capital-raising activities such as crowdfunding and sustainability and ESG disclosures. This provides a unique opportunity to help develop high-profile policy initiatives that help businesses raise capital, build confidence in UK markets and deliver positive outcomes for consumers.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and shape policy initiatives that support innovation and efficiency across UK wholesale markets, helping to deliver better outcomes for firms, investors and consumers during a period of significant market change.
• Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to develop, communicate and consult on policy proposals, gaining exposure to senior leaders and building productive relationships across the financial services sector.
• Collaborate across the FCA to bring together diverse experience, drawing on insights from Legal, Supervision, Market Oversight, Competition and Economics teams to develop effective policy solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with key UK and international regulatory partners, helping to guide decisions, shape policy thinking and support positive change across financial markets.
• Develop deep knowledge in primary markets, gaining unique insight into market developments and regulation while building skills and experience that support long-term career growth.

Skills required

• Prior experience of developing and delivering policy, with a clear understanding of UK policymaking and legislative processes and their practical application.
• Prior experience of policymaking within wholesale financial markets, with the ability to analyse complex issues and contribute to effective regulatory solutions.
• Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to review complex information and data, identify key themes, draw evidence-based conclusions and develop effective policy solutions.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage risks and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting complex issues clearly to a range of audiences.
• Highly developed writing and drafting skills, with the ability to prepare policy materials that are clear, concise and effective.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, regulatory partners and colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• Effective project planning and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate workstreams and deliver against agreed objectives and timelines.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive team culture.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors).
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary.
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

Our values and culture

Our 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 approach

We’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 timelines

Timeline: Job advert close: 23rd August 2026 at Midnight CV Review/Shortlist: 25th August 2026 Case Study Assessment & Interviews: w/c 1st September 2026 Your 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.

At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.