Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£37,000 per year plus a flexible benefits scheme

About the Role
We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference. The Operational Resilience Graduate Programme is a two-year rotational programme designed to develop you into a resilience professional at the heart of the UK's financial system. You will rotate across teams, gaining exposure to different areas of financial services – from economic analysis and policy to strategic research and regulation. From day one, you will help deliver important work, expand your capabilities, and start building a career that has lasting impact.

Operational Resilience focuses on ensuring organisations can continue delivering their most important services during disruptions such as cyber incidents, technology failures, severe weather events, or other major challenges. At the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), operational resilience is a strategic priority. As the regulator responsible for building resilience across the financial services sector, the FCA applies these standards within its own organisation to reduce disruption and minimise harm to consumers, firms, markets, and the wider financial system.

As a graduate, you will work with experienced colleagues to help the FCA prevent, prepare for, respond to, and learn from operational disruptions. You will gain practical experience in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Operational Resilience, helping to protect the critical services that support the FCA’s statutory objectives. Your work will include identifying risks, improving resilience plans, supporting testing and exercises, and contributing to incident and crisis response activities.

Along the way, you will develop valuable skills in problem-solving, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking. If you are curious, adaptable, and motivated by solving complex challenges, this programme offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career helping organisations stay resilient when it matters most.

Learning & Development
From day one, you will benefit from a structured learning journey combined with meaningful work experience. The two-year rotational programme includes professional development programmes, specialist training, and career-building opportunities. You will be encouraged to explore a range of career paths, expand your professional network, and build the confidence to contribute across the FCA.

You will have access to:
- Structured learning and development to support your growth
- Tailored induction and professional training
- Opportunities to build your network across the FCA
- Social and networking events with your graduate cohort
- Access to senior leaders and inspiring career stories

Experience
No prior experience required. This programme is designed to support graduates from any discipline with a strong motivation to learn and develop new skills.

About you
You are curious, driven, and motivated by the opportunity to learn. You are eager to develop new skills, build strong relationships, and use data and evidence to solve complex challenges. You are adaptable and able to adjust to new tasks quickly. We value diverse perspectives and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications
You must have obtained or be on track to obtain a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline. To be eligible for the 2027 graduate programme, you must have either already graduated or be in your final year of study. Your application and all assessment submissions must be your own work; assistance from others or AI-generated responses are not permitted.

Additional Information
Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply; however, sponsorship is only available in very limited circumstances and is unlikely for this programme. Candidates must have or expect to have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed only after a formal offer of employment is made.