Join to apply for the Senior Policy Advisor role at Financial Conduct Authority.

Salary: National (Edinburgh & Leeds) £52,400-£59,000; London £57,700-£64,300 (based on skills & experience). This role is graded as Senior Associate.

Recruitment contact: Riley Fox (Riley.fox@fca.org.uk). Applications must be submitted via FCA’s online portal; other methods are not accepted.

Division

Consumer Investments

Department

Market Analysis & Policy

About the FCA and Team

The FCA regulates financial services firms in the UK to ensure fair, effective markets. We protect consumers, drive economic growth, and shape the future of UK finance. The Consumer Investments (CI) MAP department leads policy, strategy, risk and supervisory support across the consumer investments market through four specialist teams focused on insights, analysis, advice, distribution and capital resilience.

Role Responsibilities

• Use evidence and analysis to shape policy solutions that support the FCA’s strategic commitments, ensuring markets work well for consumers and firms.
• Lead policy change and implementation projects, managing complex initiatives with strong governance to deliver real-world impact.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating with government, industry leaders and consumer groups.
• Provide expert policy advice, responding to queries, sharing insights and guiding supervisors, firms and consumer bodies.
• Contribute to high‑stakes regulatory decisions, setting standards that influence how financial services operate across the UK.
• Apply analytical and policy expertise to strategic goals, driving the FCA’s business plan and statutory objectives.

Minimum Skills Required

• Prior experience in policymaking in a regulator, government department, firm or other relevant organisation.
• Experience analysing complex information and making judgments based on data and evidence.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of key consumer and market risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work autonomously, proactively, prioritise and appropriately escalates issues.
• Experience delivering complex projects to tight deadlines, exercising initiative in response to change.
• Inclusive approach that respects diversity and promotes collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information for varied audiences.

Benefits

• 25 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.
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your lifestyle.

Our Values & Culture

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, free from discrimination and bias. We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions such as part‑time and job sharing when applicable.

Disability Confident Hiring Approach

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will progress candidates who meet the minimum criteria and best match the role’s key requirements.

Useful Information and Timeline

• Advert closing date: 21st November.
• CV review/shortlist: 24th November.
• Competency‑based interview: w/c 1st December.

Your recruiter will discuss the recruitment process in detail during screening.