Job Title: Scaling and Growth Senior Associate
Division: Data, Technology and Innovation
Department: Innovation
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £67,200 and London from £59,200 to £73,800 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory
Your external recruitment contact is Benjamin via [email protected].
Your internal recruitment contact is Pat via [email protected]
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
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.
The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency.
The Innovation department sits within Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) and works to support the FCA in being an innovative regulator by leading and empowering innovation to drive beneficial and sustainable growth and change.
The Scale-up Unit is a new initiative at the forefront of this ambition, designed to support high-growth and rapidly scaling firms. The UK has one of the world’s most vibrant financial services ecosystems, yet firms often face challenges as they move from start-up to scale-up and may need additional support when growing quickly.
Role responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 5- 8 scale‑up firms, including initial strategic assessment, ongoing relationship management, service delivery and contribution to public engagement strategy
Operate professionally to design and deliver tailored support plans, addressing complex challenges with judgement and considered decision-making
Liaise across the organisation to coordinate specialist input from relevant FCA teams and secure support
Build, maintain and manage positive relationships with key stakeholders and cohort firms
Develop high‑quality communications and engagement materials, including case studies and reports, managing end‑to‑end delivery
Contribute to the engagement programme, representing the Unit as an effective ambassador at conferences, roundtables and public events
Collaborate across Innovation, Supervision, Policy and Authorisations, engaging with a broad stakeholder group and building a network with FCA senior leadership and fintech decision-makers
Contribute to important, experimental initiatives aligned with the FCA’s growth agenda, delivering tangible outcomes in fintech sector development and support the UK’s fintech ecosystem by helping ensure a competitive environment for firms to start and scale, generating value for the wider economy
Skills required
Minimum:
Knowledge of regulatory processes and financial services regulation across firm casework, including work within supervisory or regulated firm environments
Demonstrated capability to manage firm casework and stakeholder relationships, communicating clearly with a range of audiences and navigating challenging interactions
Demonstrable solid organisational capability by prioritising competing demands and managing workload to meet deadlines and deliver outcomes
Essential:
Ability to work on your own, applying sound judgement and escalating issues appropriately
Understanding of the FCA’s supervisory approach with ability to consider how we use our tools and powers to deliver our work
Experience of analysing complex information and making sound, evidence‑based judgements that balance risk and opportunity
Demonstrate curiosity and continuous improvement, contributing to team effectiveness and ability to deliver novel and innovative approaches
Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopt a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
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 & 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 timeline
Advert Closing: 21st June at 11:59pm
CV Review/Shortlist: 23rd June
First Stage Interviews from: 2nd July
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.
