Manager – Wholesale Banks (18‑Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity)

Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition
Department: Wholesale Banks

Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) £72,100‑£102,100; London £79,300‑£112,300 (based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Manager – Regulatory

Recruitment contact: Tahir Khan – tahir.khan1@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing team to design and deliver quality work programmes on time for major UK banks.
• Harness data, technology, and analytical insights to identify risks and opportunities.
• Apply sound judgement to make timely supervisory interventions, safeguarding good outcomes and maintaining market integrity.
• Make risk‑based resource allocation decisions, maximising impact where it matters most and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders and internal partners.
• Contribute to the leadership and smooth operation of the Wholesale Banks Department, delivering FCA priorities.

Skills Required

Minimum

• Prior experience of wholesale financial services.
• Proven experience of managing and influencing stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Proven experience of managing a team to deliver on objectives, and coaching/mentoring to foster a successful team environment.

Essential

• Ability to understand business models and identify the risks that arise.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling representation of the FCA internally and externally.
• Ability to make complex, outcomes‑focused judgments led by available data and evidence.
• Ability to create a supportive working environment in which staff flourish.
• Ability to support cross‑departmental initiatives through leading on innovative ideas to enhance the success of the department.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work.
• 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.

Useful Information and Timeline

• Job advert closes: 23rd November 23:59pm.
• CV review/shortlist: 25th November.
• First interview: w/c 1st December.
• Second interview: w/c 8th December.
• Recruiter will discuss the process in detail during screening. Please inform them if you will be unavailable during this time.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including part‑time and job sharing where applicable. If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help.