Job title: Senior Asset Management Supervisor
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition
Department: Asset Management & Funds Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £67,200 and London from £59,200 to £73,800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Senior Associate - RegulatoryYour recruitment contact is Shafika Shaikh at k Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be acceptedAbout the FCA and team
We 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. SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). The Buy-Side Directorate oversees asset management and alternative investment firms, ensuring they operate with integrity, provide products that deliver fair value, and support healthy, competitive markets for consumers and the wider economy.We're looking for a Senior Associate to join the Asset Management & Funds Department within the FCA’s Buy-Side Supervision Directorate – a team dedicated to developing and applying supervision strategies that truly make a difference in protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of financial markets.Role responsibilities:Analysing the strategies, business models or operations of large asset management firms to identify potential risks and harms to consumersManage the design and implementation of supervision strategies to create real change in firms in the best interests of consumersLead senior-level discussions with clarity and confidence, using sound judgement to shape firm conduct and guide key decisionsRespond to firm-specific issues and industry developments, ensuring swift and effective actionBuild productive, collaborative relationships with internal teams (like Enforcement and Authorisations) and external stakeholders, including other regulatorsContribute to the continuous improvement of our approach by identifying sector-wide risks, promoting innovation and helping evolve our processesSkills Required:Minimum:Prior experience in the asset management, insurance or banking sectors, gained through roles in industry, consultancy or regulatory environmentsDemonstrable experience in reviewing, investigating and assessing information from multiple sources to make sound, evidence-based judgementsProven experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsEssentialCommitment to the FCA’s mission, with a genuine motivation to contribute to the FCA’s goals and operate with purpose in a regulatory environmentA delivery-focused mindset, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and credibilityA collaborative colleague with solid interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholdersClear and concise communicator with the ability to persuade othersAbility to present yourself and the FCA in a professional and credible mannerAbility to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities, quickly filling gaps in your understandingBenefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors) Non-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 & CultureOur 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.If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.
Disability Confident: Our Hiring Approach
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.
Useful Information and Timeline Job advert close: Tuesday 7th April at 23:59pmCV Review/Shortlist: Friday 10th AprilPre-Interview Call: w/c 20th AprilCase Study & Interview: w/c 4th MayYour 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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