Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,000 per year plus a flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

About the Role
We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference. The programme length is two years and is rotational: Year 1 consists of two 6-month placements and Year 2 consists of one 12-month placement. You will rotate across teams, gaining exposure to different areas of financial services – from regulatory frameworks and consumer protection to strategy and firm supervision. From day one, you will help deliver important work, expand your capabilities, and start building a career that has lasting impact.

Our Regulatory Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to build a broad understanding of financial regulation while developing the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career at the FCA. It provides exposure to a wide range of teams and specialisms, helping you discover where your skills and interests can have the greatest impact.

Over two years, you will complete rotational placements across key areas of the FCA, which may include Authorisations, Policy, Supervision, Market Oversight, Enforcement, and Risk Management & Compliance. Through these varied experiences, you will gain insight into the full regulatory lifecycle and the role regulation plays in protecting consumers, maintaining market integrity and supporting effective competition.

You will develop technical knowledge of financial services and regulatory frameworks while building core professional skills in judgement, engagement, self-management and delivery. Depending on your rotations, you could support vulnerable consumers, contribute to high-profile investigations, help shape regulatory policy, supervise firms, or provide insights that inform strategic decisions.

Your first two rotations will be confirmed before you join the programme, providing a solid foundation in regulation and the work of the FCA. For your final rotation, we will consider your interests, strengths and career plans alongside business priorities, helping you explore a career pathway that aligns with both your interests and the FCA’s mission.

By the time you complete the programme, you will have established a valuable professional network, developed a broad understanding of financial regulation, and gained the experience and confidence to start your career in the FCA’s Regulatory profession.

Learning & Development
We invest in your future from day one. Our two-year rotational programme combines meaningful work experience with a structured learning journey, giving you access to professional development programmes, specialist training and career-building opportunities. As you develop your technical and professional skills, 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 benefit from:
- 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
We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines. No specific prior experience is required, but you should be motivated to develop new skills, build good relationships and use data and evidence to help solve complex challenges.

About you
You are curious, driven and motivated by the opportunity to learn. You will be supported to learn and grow through practical experience, structured development and guidance from experienced colleagues. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

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 either have already graduated or be in your final year of study.

You must be able to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply, but sponsorship is only available in very limited circumstances and is unlikely to be possible for this programme. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed only after a formal offer of employment.

All application and assessment submissions must be your own work. Assistance from others or use of AI-generated responses is not permitted.

The FCA is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and provides support for reasonable adjustments throughout the application and programme.

Qualifications
A minimum 2:1 degree or above in any discipline is required. No other formal qualifications are necessary.