At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead interventions to protect consumers and ensure high regulatory standards in financial services.
- Company: Join the Financial Conduct Authority, shaping the future of UK finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the financial industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in regulatory or legal environments.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Financial Conduct Authority regulates financial services firms and financial markets in the UK. 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 UK finance services.
Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals. Sitting within the Retail and Regulatory Investigations Directorate, the Retail 4 Interventions teams in Enforcement provide strategic support, guidance and legal advice across Supervision to allow us to effectively intervene to prevent harm to consumers and the industry and seek to assist firms in establishing and maintaining high regulatory standards.
Role Responsibilities:
- Progressing a portfolio of demanding interventions, often with tight deadlines, without close day to day oversight.
- Clear, accurate drafting of all forms of interventions documents (including statutory notices, legal advice notes and Tribunal documents).
- Presenting to senior stakeholders with credibility, including at internal committee meetings and in meetings with external legal advisors.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues in other areas at all levels within the FCA, regulated firms and their representatives and with external bodies.
- Overseeing the work of others within your team including more junior staff.
- Escalating to management key issues and trends arising on cases.
- Contributing to training, knowledge sharing and being a point of escalation on technical matters.
- Line managing L8/L9 Associates where appropriate/required, including being responsible for their professional development and appraisals, and ensuring optimal performance by managing any cases of poor performance or conduct in a timely manner.
Location: London, Edinburgh, Leeds
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Profession: Enforcement, Financial Services
Working pattern: Hybrid
Closing Date: 16/06/2026
Lead Interventions Associate in Leeds employer: UK Regulators' Network
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, Edinburgh, or Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to extensive training and growth opportunities while contributing to the vital mission of ensuring fair financial markets. The FCA fosters a collaborative culture that values integrity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers in financial regulation.
