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 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 & cultureOur 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 diffHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
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 benjamin.paulon@fca.org.uk.
Your internal recruitment contact is Pat via Patrycja.Matachowska@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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