Lead Policy Advisor, Consumer Finance (12-Month Secondment/Acting up Opportunity – Maternity Cover

Requirements of the role

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 Consumer Finance Directorate is responsible for the supervision and policy making for the consumer finance market encompassing 30,000 firms across 8 portfolios. It also encompasses 3 additional portfolios claims management companies, credit unions and mortgage intermediaries.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the critical work the Consumer Finance Policy team undertakes in protecting consumers in the UK. Our work is frequently concerned with issues facing the most vulnerable in society and their use of credit and debt products. As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make an impact through ownership of one or more projects and in supporting the work of the wider team.

What will you be doing?

Facilitating the delivery of high-profile projects, ensuring successful outcomes

Supporting team management through task allocation, feedback, and organisational oversight

Representing the team in internal and external communications, acting as a key point of contact

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders

What will you get from the role?

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to setting priorities and lead on complex and high-profile projects

You will get to use your analytical and leadership skills to help to ensure the team delivers against the FCA’s strategy and business plan commitments and ultimately delivers against the core objectives

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