Lead Associate (Global Engagement and Strategy – Americas & Consumer Protection)

Requirements of the role

SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). This role is in the Global Strategy and Engagement Team, which sets and delivers on the FCA’s strategic engagement with non-European authorities and jurisdictions. It enhances the FCA’s capacity to meet its statutory and strategic objectives through high-quality international engagement, using a range of influencing tools and techniques.

Role responsibilities

• Supporting the Manager and leadership of the Global Strategy and Engagement Team, particularly through the line management of around three Associates
• Managing delivery of the FCA’s strategic engagement with authorities in the United States and wider Americas region as well as the International Division’s work on international retail & consumer protection policy
• Leading the team in the analysis of key policy and political developments in priority Americas-region jurisdictions, notably the United States, and delivering the organisation’s response on strategic, policy, operational and supervisory challenges arising
• Managing and enhancing bilateral relationships with key counterparts in the US and wider Americas region, as well as authorities responsible for the regulation & supervision of retail activities – including supporting participation in global standard-setting bodies that pertain to retail policymaking
• Working with the team to set creative strategy and engagement plans for priority jurisdictions, working closely with colleagues across the FCA to ensure a coordinated and considered approach
• Advising and supporting FCA Executive Directors and senior leadership in their engagement with key international partners – both virtually and in-person, which may require international travel. This will include working closely with HM Treasury and the Bank of England to support combined engagement opportunities, particularly senior Financial Fora/Dialogues, through to working-level led engagement

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