Assistant Private Secretary

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.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join as an Assistant Private Secretary in the Supervision Policy and Competition (SPC) division, in the office of the Executive Director of Markets and International. The role offers an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with a senior executive at the FCA. In this role, you will gain exposure to a significant breadth of strategic, supervisory and policy issues.  You will work on high-profile and fast-paced matters that deliver the FCA’s objectives. It is a perfect role for someone looking to build up the experience to progress further in your career. The role holder will need to work autonomously to provide high quality support to the Executive Director and their Private Secretary and interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to ensure their priorities are effectively and efficiently delivered.

We are looking for someone with sound judgement and strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills, as well as the ability to exercise discretion. We welcome applications from existing Senior Associates or Associates who can demonstrate readiness for the role.

What will you be doing?

• Leading on assigned wholesale areas (for example, policy, supervisory or operational), advising the Executive Director, Supporting the Executive Director and Private Secretary as part of a dynamic team, managing a varied and interesting workload and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that the Executive Director is well briefed ahead of meetings, taking minutes at meetings, and preparing the Executive Director for external engagements including speeches and media appearances
• Facilitating the effective and efficient running of SPC Markets and International
• Managing the flow of information between the Executive Director and colleagues across the FCA, communicating requests and steers to and from staff at all levels
• Maintaining open, productive and supportive relationships with key stakeholders. Handling correspondence from a range of external stakeholders (including C-suite of firms) and response to media queries

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