Listings Corporate Finance Senior Specialist
The Listings Department sits within the Market Oversight Directorate (MO) at the Financial Conduct Authority. The Department has a key role in the regulation of capital markets activity in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Senior Associate to join our Listings Department.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain a sound and practical working knowledge of primary markets regulation along with in depth exposure to the transactions making the headlines in the business pages, including major IPOs, equity capital raises such as rights issues, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity and non-equity issuances including structured products, sukuks, high yield bonds and medium term note programmes. You will also develop project management and influencing skills, take on significant levels of responsibility and deal with a variety of advisers on technical issues. As your career develops there may be opportunities to work with other areas within the FCA in ad hoc cross-cutting teams.
You will have a rare opportunity to be involved in the workings of the FCA as capital markets regulator at a time of considerable change. You will enjoy a unique insight into the full spectrum of capital markets activity, with the opportunity to have a real impact whilst working collaboratively towards a common goal alongside a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities
- You will work in small case teams assigned to review draft prospectuses and circulars, assess eligibility of companies for listing on the London market and respond to written queries on the interpretation of the regime in a novel and complex area
- Within a case team, you will act as a principle point of contact with the advisory firms who submit cases to the Listings Department for review and will be responsible for preparing comments on the documents provided by companies and their advisers, managing transaction timetables, and liaising with companies’ advisors
- The work is market-facing, highly time critical, and can require challenging judgments to be made often in pressurised circumstances
Corporate, Enforcement, Finance, Regulation, Research
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Listings Corporate Finance Senior Specialist employer: UK Regulators' Network
The UK Regulators' Network in Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and mentorship, ensuring that our team members are equipped to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to fostering a supportive environment makes us an attractive choice for those looking to make a significant impact in the regulatory landscape.
