Scaling and Growth Specialist

Responsibilities

• Shape the FCA's approach to the scale-up sector by offering strategic leadership that clarifies risk appetite and guides Strategy25 direction
• Develop and lead a robust evidence-gathering programme, translating insights into clear policy and regulatory proposals for executive committees
• Establish and track key metrics alongside qualitative evidence to measure delivery against growth objectives and demonstrate tangible impact
• Build and lead a cross-FCA expert group while deepening stakeholder relationships to ensure effective and timely support for scale-up cohorts
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex portfolio issues, engaging leadership and delivering innovative, collaborative solutions
• Represent the Unit as a trusted ambassador across internal and external forums, including major events and international engagements
• Promote a positive team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and working toward collective goals against shared objectives
• Advance the FCA's growth agenda through cross-functional collaboration, gaining senior exposure while developing innovative fintech solutions that support the UK's position as a top scale-up destination
• Skills required
• Minimum:
• Significant experience within financial services, management consultancy or regulated technology environments combined with ability to solve complex problems and manage delivery of initiatives without established blueprints
• Experience working with senior stakeholders including boards, founders and C-suite executives with clear, credible and effective communication
• Professional public speaker with experience delivering presentations and representing organisations in external forums and high-profile settings
• Essential:
• Sound judgment with the ability to make well-evidenced decisions in ambiguous or novel situations while balancing innovation with pragmatism
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory and policy issues to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in financial regulation, supervision or implementing policy and procedures within a regulated environment
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop proposals that align with and support organisational objectives
• Experience supporting growth and scaling within a regulated firm alongside exposure to investment funding, fundraising processes or investment cycles
• Good awareness of the broader political and media landscape in which the organisation operates

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Additional Information

Job Title: Scaling and Growth Specialist Division: Data, Technology and Innovation Department : Innovation Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £ 74,900 to £ 93,400 and London from £ 82,300 to £ 102,700 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Technical Specialist - Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Benjamin via benjamin.paulon@fca.org.uk. Your internal recruitment contact is Lauren via Lauren.Pyrah@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 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.

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