Head of Department (x2 roles), Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations

Financial Conduct Authority

Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers


Requirements of the role

We are looking to appoint two additional Heads of Department to help lead our Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations (WUBI) directorate, joining the leadership team which is made up of two other Heads of Departments (HoDs) and the Director.  Our efforts help to fight financial crime, disrupt harm, protect the interests of consumers, and ensure that markets work well and operate with integrity.

WUBI conducts forensic investigations into regulatory breaches and criminal offences by firms and individuals operating in the wholesale arena, as well as those carrying on regulated activities without authorisation, in breach of the general prohibition.  Typical WUBI cases include insider dealing, market manipulation, individual misconduct, fraud and scams, and organised crime activity linked to the financial services sector.  The portfolio includes regulatory and criminal operations, civil proceedings and the FCA’s Proceeds of Crime team sits within WUBI.

By working across the FCA and with domestic and international regulators and law enforcement, WUBI helps ensure a coordinated and effective response to threats facing UK markets and consumers, and disrupting criminal activity.


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 Location

London, Leeds, Edinburgh

 Contract type

Full time, Permanent

 Profession

Business Intelligence, Consumer, Enforcement, Finance, Investigator, Regulation, Risk, Strategy


 Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

 Closing Date

22/09/2026