Senior Corporate Finance Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority

. Review draft prospectuses and circulars in small case teams .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £53,800 - £76,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital markets regulation and corporate transactions, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.

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Capital Markets ExperienceStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsSC Clearance

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Hard Skills

Capital Markets RegulationCorporate TransactionsEquity Capital Markets (ECM)Debt Capital Markets (DCM)Investment Fund StructuresDocument ReviewTransaction ManagementWritten Query ResponseJudgment in Pressurized SituationsInformation Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInfluencing SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Check (SC) Clearance

Industry Keywords

London MarketAdvisory FirmsPrimary MarketsExternal StakeholdersCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review draft prospectuses and circulars in small case teams
Assess company eligibility for listing on the London market
Respond to written queries on interpretation of the regime in novel and complex areas
Act as a principal point of contact with advisory firms
Prepare comments on documents provided by companies and advisers
Manage transaction timetables
Liaise with companies’ advisers
Make challenging judgments in market-facing, time-critical and pressurised circumstances
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Gain practical exposure to primary markets regulation and major capital markets transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience of the wider capital markets and/or the corporate transactions carried out by listed companies
Proven experience of managing stakeholders
Good attention to detail and strong analytical and verbal reasoning skills
Excellent communications skills, including written English
Ability to work under pressure and manage a large workload while maintaining focus and high standards
Highly effective influencing skills, including delivering difficult messages
Commitment to building effective relationships with external parties
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required
Flexible and adaptable approach
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work and escalate issues
Ability to digest large amounts of written information and identify relevant issues
Wider experience of capital markets, including equity capital markets (ECM) and/or debt capital markets (DCM)
Knowledge of closed and open-ended investment fund structures
Knowledge of asset management or the broader European capital markets regulatory framework
SC Clearance is required; candidates must hold or obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Minimum 50% of working time in the office each month
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
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable