Manager, Resolution & CASS Policy and Strategy Supervision, Policy and Competition – Markets

Are you interested in joining a team at the heart of developing Resolution and CASS policy for the FCA?

Our Resolution & CASS Policy and Strategy team is responsible for designing and implementing strategic initiatives to strengthen the legislative/regulatory framework on CASS and Resolution matters. Examples of this work have recently included producing guidance for insolvency practitioners appointed to FCA regulated firms and working closely with colleagues around the FCA on initiatives such as payments regulation, the development of policy on cryptoassets and new legislation to enhance consumer protection and return of client assets.

We’re looking for someone with a background in and passion for developing policy which improves outcomes for users of financial services.

The team contains both experienced specialists and those who have joined the department more recently, so the ideal candidate will also have experience in leading, motivating and coaching.

Our team is made up of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud of the collaborative work we do with stakeholders across the FCA and industry, to minimise CASS and other risks in firms that pose the highest risk of harm if they fail.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the team so that it delivers its objectives
• Engaging and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to develop complex resolution, insolvency and CASS strategy and policy
• Support running the Resolution Strategy, Operations and CASS Department and delivering its strategy, as part of its management team
• Representing the department externally
• Coaching, developing and performance managing individual team members

About You

Minimum

We’re a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidate’s CV. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme.

• Significant experience of developing financial services policy
• Leadership experience, including experience coaching and developing others

Essential

• Ability to lead a team, including delegating effectively and motivating team members to achieve high standards through empowerment and trust
• Credible, persuasive communicator, able to communicate views confidently and with authority to senior stakeholders inside and outside of the FCA
• Ability to build a strong network across the organisation and have confidence in working at all levels across the FCA to deliver and provide advice and challenge on a range of matters
• Sound judgement, including being prepared to make reasoned decisions in circumstances of limited or inconclusive information

Desirable

• A detailed technical understanding and practical experience of the insolvency of regulated firms
• Detailed technical understanding and practical experience of client asset regulation

The FCA’s Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.

As an inclusive employer, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. Please contact our recruiter if you wish to apply for this role on a flexible basis.

Additional Information

• The job family for this role is Manager
• The salary range for London is approximately £64,000-£95,000 plus a competitive flexible benefits package.
• The salary range for outside London is approximately £62,000-£85,000 plus a competitive flexible benefits package
• Applications for this role close on 22nd March 2022
• If you are an internal candidate and interested in learning more about the role please contact Linda Bradley.
• If you are an external candidate and interested in learning more about the role please contact [email protected]

Useful Information

The FCA is currently trialling a new hybrid way of working, requiring colleagues to spend 40% of their time in the office each month until the end of July. This trial period will allow us to identify the most appropriate balance of hybrid working, enabling us to benefit from the best of both working in an office environment and remotely.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently set out a new employment offer designed to reward strong, consistent performance, aid career development and close pay gaps.

This follows an extensive, wide-ranging and comprehensive consultation with all FCA colleagues and the FCA’s Staff Consultative Committee. The changes, including updates to the proposals consulted upon, will mean that the FCA continues to provide one of the best reward packages of any regulator or enforcement agency in the UK.

If you have any questions please speak to your recruiter or visit the FCA website (or intranet for internal colleagues).

Please note – Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.