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Division – Data, Technology and Innovation- Technology
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 to £117,100 and London from £79,300 to £128,800 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The team

The Cyber Security team is responsible for protecting the organisation’s critical systems and data. Within the team, the Product Owner plays a key role in managing the delivery of all changes to Enterprise Security products. This includes coordinating software development, infrastructure updates, service improvements and the resolution of technical debt across platforms and in-scope systems. Working closely with engineers, stakeholders and service teams, the Product Owner ensures security solutions are delivered effectively and aligned with business priorities. It's a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation, resilience and continuous improvement in the face of evolving cyber threats.

What will you be doing?

Delivering change and operational services for large, complex Enterprise Security products
Leading the end-to-end delivery of technical and security solutions that meet agreed service acceptance criteria
Applying agile and DevOps practices to drive efficient, high-quality product delivery
Taking ownership of multiple security products and their lifecycle management
Leading and collaborating with a cross-functional Product team to ensure successful outcomes

What will you get from the role?

The opportunity to work in small, autonomous and collaborative cross-functional teams that value both performance and enjoyment
A culture that promotes smart, efficient working practices and supports a healthy work-life balance
A strong sense of purpose with your work contributing to meaningful outcomes that support those in need
A high-trust environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership, free from micro-management
An inclusive workplace that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms
Leadership that champions emotional intelligence, collaboration and innovation over rigid processes

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process (to learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)

Minimum

Extensive experience as an architect in cloud infrastructure and/or cybersecurity, with a proven ability to develop strategies, roadmaps and architectural delivery plans for large-scale projects
Background in applying formal architectural methodologies and frameworks
Experience in end-to-end project or product delivery using established development methodologies such as Prince2, RUP, Scrum or Agile
Proven experience managing the backlog and delivery of cyber security products
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team of engineers in a technical or security-focused environment
Familiarity with Zero Trust, Secure Service Edge, Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure and Information Security
Knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management, and Secure Access Service Edge products
Ability to quickly understand and align with the organisation’s business drivers and core operational processes
Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. 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.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

Benefits of working at the FCA

28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA

Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

This role is graded as Technical Specialist - Regulatory
Advert Closing Date: Midnight 18 July (please submit your application no later than 11.59pm on 17 July)
CV Review/Shortlist: 21 July
First Stage Interview: w/c 28 July
Final Interview: 11 to 13 August

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.

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact sonika.suryadevara@fca.org.uk.

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.

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