Job Description

Cryptoasset and Technology Policy Technical Specialist

Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
Department: Market Analysis and Policy - Payments and Digital Assets

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £88,966 and London £82,300 to £97,800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Technical Specialist – Regulatory

• Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via Steve.Christopher@fca.org.uk

• Your internal recruitment contact is Jennifer Wishart via Jennifer.Wishart@fca.org.uk

About the FCA and Team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.  

SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition).

The Cryptoassets and Technology Policy Team is at the forefront of developing the FCA's policy solutions on cryptoassets.

As digital technology and cryptoassets market develop and evolve, regulators need to innovate and adapt our regulatory framework to deal with new and evolving opportunities and risks. We are designing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets to help shape the future of this diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing sector.

Cryptoassets and associated activities are due to be phased into the FCA’s perimeter. Our work includes the development, consultation and implementation of cryptoasset policy for retail consumers.

You will be a key member of the team, shaping creative and evidence-based policy solutions that benefit consumers, markets, and competition.

Role Responsibilities

• As a Technical Specialist, you will have the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise in regulatory and financial services, cryptoasset markets and products when formulating policy options

• You will lead and guide departmental initiatives, drive high-quality policy development and delivering impactful presentations, sharing regulatory policy that supports the FCA’s strategic priorities

• You will coach, mentor, and develop talent across the FCA, building analytical and risk management capabilities that elevate organisational performance

• You will role model FCA values as part of the senior leadership team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence

Skills Required

Minimum

• Proven experience of managing and resolving complex policy development, or related industry experiences

• Prior policy, regulatory or industry experiences in financial services and cryptoasset markets

• Demonstratable experience with regulatory frameworks globally

Essential

• Significant professional experience in a subject related to financial regulation, financial services, cryptoassets and other digital assets, decentralised finance

• Evidence of leading complex projects, problem solving and organisational skills with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and issues

• Experience of teaching/coaching/mentoring colleagues

• The ability to influence senior managers with both oral and written presentations of complex issues in a manner that demonstrates judgement

• An inclusive team player who can identify and manage key stakeholders to build a constructive relationship with the ability to persuasively explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity to both internal and external audiences and deliver difficult messages when needed

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.

• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

• For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page

Our Values and Culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability Confident: our hiring approach
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.
 

Useful information and timelines

Timeline: 

• Job advert closes: Sunday 6th September (midnight)

• CV Review/Shortlist: Tuesday 8th September

• Case Study / Competency Based Interview: w/c 14th and 21st September

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.