Job title: Lead Product Analyst
Division: Authorisations Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £73,700 and London from £64,900 to £81,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Lead Associate - RegulatoryYour recruitment contact is Riley Fox via k. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be acceptedAbout the FCA and teamWe 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. The Authorisations Division ensure firms and individuals who apply to us to be authorised or approved understand how we test that they will comply with our regulation.You will be joining the Gateway Forms Team in the Authorisations Division where you will be working as part of a team of product owners with the development of the Gateway Forms products: you will understand their content and purpose; you will also understand the interaction they have with underlying systems and processes that firms use to apply to become authorised and tell us about changes to their business.
Role responsibilitiesGuide agile product delivery across financial‑services projects, driving multidisciplinary teams to shape clear requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria that unlock faster, higher‑quality outcomesOwn the strategic roadmap for Gateway Forms, planning and prioritising ongoing monitoring, maintenance and iterative development to ensure users always experience reliable, intuitive journeysOversee end‑to‑end releases, coordinating testing and deployments so enhancements land smoothly and consistently delivers measurable improvements for users and stakeholdersPartner with regulatory, technical and operational experts — including legal, policy, user research and architecture — to optimise form content and functionality, ensuring compliance and excellent user experienceUse data‑driven insights to refine and evolve the Forms ecosystem, identifying opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce operational risk and add clear value to the businessPlay a key role in the Gateway Forms leadership team, contributing to departmental planning and helping shape the culture and direction of RASSkills requiredMinimum:Prior experience in either a Product owner, Business Analyst, or Management Consultant position with demonstrable product ownership in facilitating digital transformation programmesProven experience with business analysis in any of the following organisations/sectors: financial services, government/regulatory body, technology consultancyDemonstrable project/programme environments involving business & IT changeEssential: Knowledge of business analysis tools, techniques and best practice approaches, including end-to-end requirements management.Solid understanding of product delivery, planning, estimation and risk management approachesLogical and pragmatic leader with strategic thinking skills and experience working with agile multi-disciplinary teamsExperienced in using JIRAOutstanding stakeholder management skills, building strong engagement with SMEs, and establishes good relationships with business sponsors, project stakeholders, and supplier delivery teamsAssures the delivery of business requirements to ensure that the solution is fit for purposeExperience of project lifecycles delivered within a range of project delivery methodologies including Waterfall & AgileBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model with up to 60% remote workNon-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our values and culture Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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.
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Useful information and timelines Timeline: CV Review/Shortlist: [Date]Case Study Assessment: From the 29th of January First Interview: w/c 2nd FebruaryJob advert close: 18th JanuaryYour 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.
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