Crypto Lead, Market Abuse (12 month FTC)
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Responsibilities
- Working with teams across the Directorate to ensure they are fully prepared for the impact of the new cryptoasset regulations.
- Being part of FCA-wide crypto-related workstreams that may impact MO.
- Being responsible for ensuring the correct cryptoasset training sessions are available to the right people within the Division.
- Keeping MO senior management apprised of all relevant developments, and advising where appropriate.
- Develop a strong understanding of enquiries teams across primary and secondary market oversight, including how market abuse risks may apply to cryptoassets, and how we would respond.
- Skills required
- Minimum :
- Practical experience in UK financial markets, gained in a financial services firm, trading venue, financial services consultancy firm or regulator.
- A demonstrable, working knowledge of the mechanics of traded markets, and market abuse typologies, gained through prior experience.
- Please submit a cover letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for this role, maximum 300 words.
- Essential:
- Understanding of the UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR).
- Understanding of the UK cryptoasset regime, specifically the proposed policy for Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC) and Admissions and Disclosures (A&D), as per CP25/41.
- Strong analytical and communications skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex events clearly and succinctly.
- Curiosity with an enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge.
- Self-starter with proactive approach to acquiring skills and getting the job completed.
- Demonstrable experience of compliance and surveillance of traded products.
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Additional Information
Job title: Crypto Lead, Market Abuse (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months) Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight Salary: National (Edinburgh & Leeds) ranging from £53,000 to £69,000 and London ranging from £59,200 to £76,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory Your recruitment contact is Riley Fox at riley.fox@fca.org.uk - 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 financial services. The Market Oversight Directorate (MO) oversees conduct in UK primary and secondary markets through the listing, prospectus, and market abuse regimes, aiming to promote trusted, orderly, and efficient markets via its four departments: Listing, Primary Market Oversight, Secondary Market Oversight, and Market Oversight Data & Intelligence. A significant part of its work is undertaking enquiries on potential market abuse across primary and secondary markets, including insider dealing, unlawful disclosure, market manipulation and misleading statements.
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