Manager - Regulatory or Practising Legal

Responsibilities

• Project Manager for a portfolio of cases, having day to day operational responsibility for the portfolio
• budgeting for the lifecycle of a case
• Be accountable for the investigations to senior colleagues and be able to explain strategy and decision making clearly
• Responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary team or around 8 to 12 investigators
• Managing relationships with senior external stakeholders, including firms and their legal representatives, other relevant law enforcement or government agencies, and internal stakeholders including market oversight, supervisory areas, senior management and the press office
• Line management responsibilities, including being responsible for direct reports' development and appraisals, and ensuring optimal performance by managing any cases of poor performance or conduct in a timely manner
• Skills required
• Minimum:
• Experience of contentious litigation and/or leading on complex investigations
• Qualified solicitor or barrister with significant PQE or post-Call experience in an area directly relevant to the role for practicing legal applicants
• Previous people management/leadership experience, with proven evidence of monitoring/reviewing performance and coaching and mentoring to support development
• Experience of leading the work of others including delegating effectively, responding to queries, resolving issues and motivating others to achieve high standards through empowerment and trust
• Essential:
• Experienced project manager with strong portfolio management skills, including planning, quality control, budgeting and forecasting costs and/or time associated with a project
• Ability to perform under pressure, managing competing priorities whilst delivering multiple outcomes to challenging deadline
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present well-reasoned arguments in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to exercise own judgement and defend those judgements where necessary and appropriate
• Excellent relationship managemen

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Enforcement Investigations Team Manager (Practising Legal or Regulatory) Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight Department : Retail & Regulatory Investigations (Retail 2) Salary: Manager - Practising Legal - London £100,00 - £120,00 or Manager - Regulatory - London £90,000 - £110,000 (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Manager - Practising Legal or Manager - Regulatory Your recruitment contact is Riley Fox via Riley.Fox@fca.org.uk 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. Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA's responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals. The Retail and Regulatory Investigations Directorate within Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) focuses on regulated firms and their management and how they engage with consumers. Cases cover a very wide range of issues including mis-selling, anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, systems and controls failings, and corporate governance failures. We also cover a broad range of financial markets including cryptocurrencies, pensions, mortgages, general insurance, retail investment advice, retail and wholesale banking and consumer credit. The Enforcement investigation team manager is a critical role within EMO. You will be expected to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, to develop the talent within that team, delegate responsibly, and to set clear standards for what your team produce and how it is produced. You will be responsible for managing a challenging portfolio of cases in an environment which is fast paced and dynamic. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team delivering high-profile investigations, from evidence gathering and interviews through to settlement discussions and court engagement. You will be accountable for your team's investigations, including acting as a witness in Tribunal or criminal proceedings where required. As a senior leader, you will drive cases to timely outcomes, build strong stakeholder relationships, and develop a multidisciplinary team of 8-12 investigators, while contributing to the strategic direction of EMO.

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