Senior Case Officer (12-month FTC)

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). Sitting within the Consumer Investments (CI) directorate, the Scams, Promotions, Engagement & Perimeter (SPEP) department brings together expertise from Enforcement and Supervision to address issues across the FCA’s full perimeter, including cryptoassets, high-risk investments and consumer credit.

With a particular focus on unauthorised firms, SPEP is leading the implementation of its strategy to police the emerging UK crypto regime, taking action against unlawful crypto promotions under existing financial promotions and financial crime powers, while preparing for full regulation from October 2027 and delivering work aligned to key Public Commitments to protect consumers and markets.

Role responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of unauthorised firm investigations, prioritising effectively to protect consumers and support fair financial markets
• Bring clarity to complex information by analysing firm activities and coordinating actions that stop harmful unauthorised conduct
• Craft clear, concise and technically accurate communications to external stakeholders on potential perimeter breaches
• Develop reliable partnerships within the FCA and with external organizations to exchange insights and produce unified results
• Provide supportive, responsive guidance to colleagues across the FCA on issues relating to unauthorised business
• Contribute your perspective to wider strategic work across Consumer Investments and Enforcement, shaping long‑term consumer protection
• Work on cases of national significance within a specialist team, deepening your skills in serious financial misconduct
• Grow your career in a supportive environment that values learning, encourages development and empowers you to use your skills to improve outcomes for millions of UK consumers

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