Technical Specialist – Mutuals

Requirements of the role

The Authorisations Division serves as the initial point of contact for firms and individuals seeking to provide regulated financial services in the UK, making authorisation decisions to ensure applicants meet the FCA’s standards.

The Mutuals Team delivers the FCA’s registering authority function and leads the cross-FCA industry-facing work of the Mutual Societies Development Unit.

Role Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for providing advice across the FCA and sector more widely on issues relating to mutual societies
• Leading on engagement with external stakeholders and representing the FCA at wider sector forums including with government and other regulatory bodies
• Leading the work of the Mutual Societies Development Unit
• Maintaining and periodically reviewing FCA policy and guidance on mutuals societies
• Undertaking horizon scanning to identify emerging trends and risks in the sector
• Applying knowledge of law and policy in providing input to the Team’s complex and challenging caseload of applications and use of powers
• Supporting the implementation of operational and legislative change within the mutuals team
• Writing briefings for senior colleagues, such as for their attendance at Parliamentary committees
• In addition, you will be proactive in getting involved a variety of activities and initiatives across the organisation

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