Senior Policy Advisor

Financial Conduct Authority

. Own key policy projects using methodical, stakeholder management and project management skills .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £53,800 - £69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development and stakeholder management within financial services, with a strong ability to lead complex projects and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

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Policy Experience Within Financial ServicesStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentGovernance NavigationAnalytical SkillsProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPersuasive CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory EnvironmentsStakeholder EngagementFCAPolicy Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own key policy projects using methodical, stakeholder management and project management skills
Lead the team’s core programme of work, including the annual fees cycle
Manage multiple workstreams to ensure high-quality outcomes
Develop evidence-based policy proposals and present recommendations to senior FCA decision-makers
Build productive relationships with stakeholders across the FCA to drive policy development and implementation
Represent the FCA externally with government departments, including the Treasury, industry participants, trade bodies and other regulators
Tackle complex fees policy questions and advance policy thinking using sound judgement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated policy experience within financial services or other regulatory environments
Experience building constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience preparing papers, publications and briefings for senior audiences
Ability to lead complex projects, navigate governance processes effectively and deliver high-quality work at pace
Solid analytical skills and ability to analyse complex information and develop proposals for new policies and approaches
Experience working effectively as part of a team and adapting approach as circumstances require
Ability to identify and manage key internal and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate persuasively and credibly, explaining complex issues clearly to less familiar audiences
Sound judgement, well-developed attention to detail, and ability to work flexibly and independently with minimal supervision
Effective organisational and time-management skills, with ability to deliver multiple tasks and workstreams under tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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
Hybrid working model
Flexible benefits scheme
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable