Lead Prudential Policy Associate

Requirements of the role

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

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). Sitting in the Specialists Directorate, the Prudential Policy team develops, implements, and maintains prudential regimes for over 46,000 FCA-regulated firms, working closely with supervision to enhance understanding of these frameworks and their role in supporting financial resilience across the sector.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-profile prudential policy projects, including the development of the prudential regime for payments and the COREPRU sourcebook
• Identify emerging issues and make informed decisions independently, while guiding team members to deliver practical solutions, ensuring proactive and effective policy responses, empowering others and fostering a collaborative problem-solving culture
• Mentor and coach associates, reviewing and assuring the quality of their work, and providing structured feedback and training, building a high performing team
• Support team management with resourcing, prioritisation, and project delivery, assisting the manager where required
• Collaborate with supervision and authorisations teams to address financial resilience challenges
• Represent and promote the FCA’s prudential objectives in domestic and international forums

View on member website