Head of Department – Appointed Representatives

Requirements of the role

At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.

We’re currently on an exciting journey as we drive forward significant organisational, people, process, and technology transformation to become a more forward-thinking, proactive regulator. We will use data more effectively to drive better regulatory decisions and build greater cohesion across our broad financial services remit.

Significant improvements in digital enablement, business intelligence, market data and information management maturity are all being pursued to maintain our position as a world leader in financial services regulation.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Department, to lead the Appointed Representatives (AR) Department in Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) division and the wider FCA approach to the regulation of ARs.

The department is based in the Insurance Directorate and the successful candidate will report to the Director of Insurance.

This is a Head of Department role that is both high profile and diverse. You will be responsible for implementing and shaping the FCA’s strategy for Principals and ARs, working closely with other supervision sector HoDs, Authorisations, Policy, Enforcement and other key internal stakeholders. The department comprises approximately 35 people split into three Case Teams, a Strategy and Engagement Team and a Data Team, undertaking a broad range of proactive and data-led supervision.

What will the candidate get from the role?

Joining the Senior Leadership Team at the FCA during an exciting and challenging time of great change in financial services and its regulation

Leading a department of talented and committed people through significant projects whilst also delivering on business-as-usual objectives

Exposure to strategic issues and key players in the world of finance, both nationally and internationally

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