Location
London, Leeds, and Edinburgh offices

Hours
Full Time

Salary
London: £66,600 to £83,100 per year (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
Leeds and Edinburgh: £60,700 to £75,600 per year (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the Role
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates financial services firms in the UK to ensure financial markets remain fair, thriving, and effective. By joining us, you will play a key role in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of financial services in the UK.

We are recruiting a Lead Associate to join the Engagement & Strategy Team within the Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) division, specifically in the Consumer Investments (CI) department. This team has a broad remit covering both authorised and unauthorised activities, working to reduce harm from non-compliant financial promotions, scams, fraud, high-risk investments, and other activities that may cause consumer harm or financial loss.

The Engagement & Strategy Team is critical in identifying and assessing emerging risks through horizon scanning, risk analysis, and strategic project work. The team manages the department’s risk framework and project portfolio, shaping proactive interventions that mitigate harm, support market integrity, and deliver better outcomes for consumers across the UK.

Key responsibilities include leading high-profile supervisory projects with robust analysis and evidence-based assessments to influence regulatory outcomes and protect consumers; identifying emerging and complex risks across financial markets; applying intelligence, data, and cross-FCA collaboration to spot issues early; evaluating innovative and higher-risk financial promotions such as cryptoassets and non-mainstream investments; developing creative approaches to reduce harm; and coaching and supporting colleagues while shaping team priorities to focus resources on areas with the greatest consumer and market impact.

Experience
- Prior experience making timely, risk-based decisions with clear justification and implementing appropriate strategies
- Experience analysing complex information from multiple sources to identify key risks, insights, and outcomes
- Experience supporting, mentoring, and leading others, delivering results through collaboration and clear communication

About you
- Demonstrated accountability with the ability to take ownership and deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused outcomes
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands and adapt to changing priorities
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills while maintaining message integrity and accuracy
- Sound judgement to assess, analyse, and validate risks, making robust decisions in demanding situations
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to meet shared objectives and deliver effective outcomes
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly and confidently to diverse audiences
- Commitment to continuous learning and development with a flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.