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Fraud Policy Lead

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fca logoFca · London, UK
Part-timeHybrid2w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Shape and advance the FCA's fraud policy strategy, setting clear priorities and designing impactful programs that reinforce the UK's financial system and protect millions of consumers
  • Lead high profile policy workstreams, identifying gaps in legislation and guidance and translating insight into robust, evidence‑led solutions that produce meaningful change
  • Craft clear, accessible fraud guidance and governance materials, enabling sound senior decision making and empowering industry to take effective action
  • Act as a trusted expert and central point of support, guiding colleagues across the organisation and fostering a collaborative, joined up approach to tackling fraud
  • Build effective, productive relationships across government, regulators and industry, representing the FCA and helping shape national fraud strategy outcomes
  • Support and develop colleagues, creating an inclusive environment where people can grow, contribute with confidence and build rewarding long term careers
  • Skills required
  • Minimum:
  • Prior experience in regulatory policy, financial crime and/or fraud, with established credibility as a senior subject matter expert
  • Prior experience leading complex, high‑profile programmes with autonomy, sound judgement and pace in fast changing environments
  • Demonstrable experience of effective written skills, including drafting clear policy recommendations, governance papers and strategic briefings
  • Essential:
  • Solid knowledge of fraud policy, relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks and an ability to translate complex issues for varied audiences
  • Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, engaging senior leaders and external partners with credibility
  • Experience working collaboratively, supporting and coaching others while delivering outcomes through teamwork

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid 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 salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page .Our values and cultureIf 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 approachWe'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 theHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Job Title: Fraud Policy Lead Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Department: OPBAS and Fraud & Financial Crime (O&FFC) Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £77,000 and London £66,600 to £85,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via steve.christopher@fca.org.uk . Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via isabelle.groves@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. 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). Sitting in Specialist Directorate, this role is the organisation's lead specialist on fraud policy within the Specialist Directorate. You will shape and deliver high-profile, technically complex fraud policy workstreams, provide expert advice across the organisation, and influence external partners to drive joined-up, cross-system approaches to preventing fraud and combating financial crime.

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