Financial Markets Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority

. Lead development of innovative frameworks to monitor and assess market integrity risks, including concentrations, leverage and interconnectedness .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,700 - £88,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market integrity risk assessment and analysis, with a strong ability to communicate insights and recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders. Proven track record in leading projects and building relationships across regulatory environments.

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SC ClearanceMarket Integrity Risk AssessmentAnalytical SkillsProject LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisRisk AssessmentMarket Functioning InsightsEvidence-Based RecommendationsReal-Time Market Health Assessment

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationPrioritizationInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Check (SC) Level Vetting

Industry Keywords

Fixed IncomeRatesDerivativesEquityCommodities Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of innovative frameworks to monitor and assess market integrity risks, including concentrations, leverage and interconnectedness
Strengthen the resilience of UK wholesale markets
Turn complex, risk-sensitive data into clear insights and visualisations for strategic decisions
Develop evidence-based recommendations to reduce risks, enhance market integrity and support effective market functioning
Deliver real-time assessments of market health
Respond to market events and coordinate action with internal and external partners during periods of stress and uncertainty
Build trusted relationships across the FCA and with external stakeholders
Shape the FCA’s approach and communications on market integrity and market functioning through risk assessments, briefings and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

SC Clearance is required; candidates will hold or be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting
Prior experience of fixed income, rates, derivatives, equity or commodities markets
Strong analytical outputs using data and analysis to reach conclusions on risks related to trading strategies or market functioning
Proven experience leading projects independently and delivering high-quality outputs on time
Ability to learn new information quickly and independently
Proven ability to impact and influence internal and external stakeholders
Clear and authoritative communication skills for senior audiences
Ability to articulate and synthesise market developments
Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior management, other regulators and staff at all levels within the FCA
Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands efficiently and to a high standard
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and foster an inclusive environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month across the London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable
Disability Confident support and adjustments for disabilities or long-term conditions