Senior Risk Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority

. Conduct and support in-depth financial resilience assessments across wholesale and retail firms .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £53,800 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prudential risk management and regulatory frameworks, with a strong ability to assess financial resilience and provide evidence-based recommendations. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, coaching, and leading projects to successful completion within regulated financial institutions.

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Prudential Risk ManagementRegulatory FrameworksStakeholder EngagementCoaching and MentoringAnalytical Capability

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Hard Skills

Financial Resilience AssessmentRegulatory Decision-MakingRisk AssessmentPrudential Regulatory ToolsProject Management

Soft Skills

Sound JudgementRelationship BuildingInfluencing StakeholdersPersonal AccountabilityClear Communication

Industry Keywords

FCA-Regulated FirmsFinancial StabilityBusiness ModelsComplex Prudential IssuesEvidence-Based Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and support in-depth financial resilience assessments across wholesale and retail firms
Identify vulnerabilities and help safeguard consumers, markets, and financial stability
Deliver analysis and recommendations supporting timely, evidence-based regulatory decisions
Evaluate and apply appropriate regulatory tools to help firms meet financial resilience standards
Coach and mentor Associate colleagues and support team capability
Collaborate with frontline supervisors to contribute to joined-up regulatory outcomes
Apply prudential regulatory frameworks across firm types and business models
Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders, provide clear advice, shape outcomes, and contribute to strategic work
Demonstrate sound judgement, stakeholder engagement, personal accountability, and FCA values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in prudential risk management and regulatory frameworks
Prior experience of FCA-regulated firms, including understanding of their business models and risks
Demonstrable experience of assessing, managing, challenging, or making decisions on risk and financial resilience within regulated financial institutions
Ability to navigate and resolve complex prudential issues using sound judgement
Analytical capability to interpret complex information and articulate clear, evidence-based views verbally and in writing
Experience leading projects to completion within defined timelines and quality standards
Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and promote alignment toward shared departmental objectives
Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues on professional and technical subjects

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
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Minimum of 50% of working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable