At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers. We’re currently on an exciting journey as we drive forward significant organisational, people, process, and technology transformation to become a more forward-thinking, proactive regulator. We will use data more effectively to drive better regulatory decisions and build greater cohesion across our broad financial services remit. Significant improvements in digital enablement, business intelligence, market data and information management maturity are all being pursued to maintain our position as a world leader in financial services regulation. In March 2025, the FCA launched a new 5-year strategy to deepen trust, rebalance risk, support growth and improve lives. The FCA will focus on four priorities: Be a smarter regulator; predictable, purposeful and proportionate. The FCA will improve its processes and embrace technology to become more efficient and effective. Support sustained economic growth, by enabling investment, innovation and ensuring the continued competitiveness of the UK’s world-leading financial services. Help consumers navigate their financial lives by working with industry to boost trust, product innovation and ensuring the right information and support is available for people to take financial decisions. Fight financial crime, focusing on those who seek to use the fact they are regulated to do harm. It will go further to disrupt criminals and support firms to be an effective line of defence. What will the candidate get from the role? Strategic influence: Shape the FCA’s approach to FICC markets and wider markets strategy. Meaningful impact: Strengthen the resilience and integrity of some of the UK’s most important financial markets. Exceptional reach: Work with senior leaders and key stakeholders across UK and international financial markets and regulation. Key responsibilities FICC strategy and oversight: Lead the FCA’s strategic approach to FICC market oversight, supporting strong, trusted and effective UK wholesale markets. Market Oversight Technology Transformation: Lead using technology solutions optimising the surveillance of markets and automation of workflows increasing pace of outcomes. Data and analytics: Strengthen the FCA’s market data and analytical capabilities to deepen understanding and oversight of FICC markets. Collaboration and operating model: Work with the co-Director for equity markets and across the FCA to deliver an integrated and effective approach to market oversight. Leadership and capability: Lead and develop high-performing teams, strengthening the specialist capabilities required to meet evolving market and regulatory priorities. External influence and senior leadership: Represent the FCA with UK and international stakeholders and contribute to the FCA’s wider strategy, governance and senior leadership. Skills/Experience Required 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. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here) Minimum Significant senior-level experience of FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) markets, with strong knowledge of secondary market trading, market dynamics and risk management. Senior leadership experience, including leading teams and delivering significant organisational or strategic change. Significant experience operating with senior external stakeholders across financial markets, regulatory bodies or other relevant institutions. Essential Strategic leadership: Sets clear direction, leads through complexity and change, and translates strategic priorities into delivery. Judgement and decision-making: Uses evidence, market insight and a risk-based approach to make sound judgements, including in complex or time-critical situations. People leadership: Builds inclusive, high-performing teams, develops capability and creates clarity, engagement and accountability. Collaboration and influence: Builds strong relationships and influences effectively across organisational boundaries and with senior external stakeholders. Data and transformation: Uses data, technology and analytical insight to drive better outcomes and lead improvements in organisational capability. Communication and external leadership: Communicates complex issues clearly and credibly, adapting effectively to senior, external and potentially high-profile audiences. The FCA’s Values
Co-Director of Market Oversight, FICC employer: The Financial Conduct Authority
As a leading regulatory body in finance, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that champions innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, we strive to create a workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the financial sector.
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